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Tax-free weekend: The best deals on laptops, power stations, and more you can get right now

Save big during this weekend's sales tax holiday. Here's the complete state-by-state breakdown and the best tech deals to buy tax-free.

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Tax-free weekend: The best deals on laptops, power stations, and more you can get right now

Tax-free weekend offers significant savings on select items across several states. Now through Aug. 9, shoppers can take advantage of these sales tax holidays to maximize their budget for high-dollar items like laptops, power stations, and home tech. The best deals can be found on mid-range laptops under $1,500 in Florida and Missouri, and high-end tech and gaming rigs with no price caps in South Carolina and Massachusetts.

Additionally, South Carolina also offers tax-free shopping for computers, printers, software, school supplies, and bed/bath products. To ensure the tax-free benefits apply, ensure your shipping address is within the participating state and be mindful of any additional shipping fees that may affect the tax-free status of your purchase.

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