Here's how you can take advantage of Iowa's 2023 back-to-school tax-free weekend

Iowa is once again holding a tax-free weekend as families prepare to go back to school later this month.Here's what to know if you're looking to make the most of the tax-free weekend.What is tax-free weekend? What items are included?There is no sales tax or local tax for clothing or footwear less that $100.If an item is above $100, the tax exemption will not apply. All businesses open during the holiday must participate. Items like watches, watchbands, jewelry, umbrellas, handkerchiefs, sporting equipment, skis, swim fins, roller blades, skates, and any special clothing or footwear designed primarily for athletic activity or protective use would not be considered clothing and do not qualify for tax-free status, according to the Iowa Department of Revenue.A full list of rules on prices, qualifications, refunds and more can be found here.When is Iowa's 2023 tax-free weekend?The exemption period runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday morning through midnight Saturday. Sunday is not included in the tax-free weekend.Are online sales included in Iowa's tax-free weekend?Yes, items purchased online are exempt if they fit the normal requirements and are ordered and paid for during the holiday, even if delivery is not completed until after the sales tax holiday. Everything you need to know about back-to-school shopping The best Amazon back-to-school deals we foundWe took $100 to Amazon to shop for a college dorm room. Here's what we gotBack-to-school supplies checklist to help you shop for school suppliesThis college essentials checklist will help you get what you need and save moneyThese are the 'Back to School' sales and deals you need to know aboutThese trackers will help you locate your missing keys, wallet and moreThe best discounts, freebies for teachers to save big for 2023 back-to-school season10 unique gifts for a student who’s going back to college, and they are under $50These gadgets can help college students with security in dorms, off-campus apartmentsThis Bentgo backpack that also acts like a lunch bag is on sale at Amazon right nowThis notebook will never run out of paper. Here's whyTablet users can level up their experience with one of these nifty gadgetsThe best college backpacks that carry everything but your course loadLooking for a laptop for college? These options are backed by experts and won't break the bank