Several states are running sales tax holidays this weekend, offering shoppers significant savings on back to school supplies, including Apple products. Here's where to get the most bang for your buck with these top deals on Apple Watches, Macs, iPads and even AirPods.
Starting Aug. 2, several states will be offering a sales tax break on eligible items for back to school, and we're rounding up a list of the to snap up during the sales tax holiday. Please note, each state has different requirements for which items qualify, so it's best to check your local laws for specific details.
States with sales tax holidays
| State | Sales tax holiday dates |
|---|---|
| Florida | Aug. 2-6 |
| Massachusetts | Aug. 17-18 |
| Missouri | Aug. 2-4 |
| New Mexico | Aug. 2-4 |
| South Carolina | Aug. 2-4 |
| Virginia | Aug. 2-4 |
Although the number of states is limited, shoppers in additional states can also with B&H's Payboo Card. Best for those looking to pay off the balance in full each month, Payboo cardholders can instantly receive a credit for the amount of sales tax collected at B&H during checkout, putting the savings back in your wallet immediately.
Here are some of the best Apple deals available for back to school shopping (many of which require no student ID or .edu email address).
Best AirPods deals
Apple AirPods deals are in effect now
Apple's hot accessory is now at Amazon.
AirPods on sale
- : $144.99
- : $179
iPad deals
Shoppers can snap up many iPad Pro deals leading up to back to school
Back to school shoppers can also snap up or save up to $250 on Apple's .
9.7-inch iPad deals
- : $249
- : $429.99
- : $469
- : $599
- : $729
- : $699
- : $749
- : $719
- : $94.88
- : $749
- : $924
- : $1,299
- : $1,549
- : $999
- : $1,149
- : $124.99
Best Mac deals
Macs start at just $899 for a limited time
Although the sales tax holiday runs through the entire weekend for many, Aug. 2 is your last chance to pick up a 2018 MacBook Air in your choice of finish . Thin and light for students traveling to and from class, this budget-friendly notebook is a great way to enter the Mac ecosystem.
Need a more robust MacBook Pro or even an iMac all-in-one desktop? Shoppers can save hundreds on nearly every config in our thanks to instant and exclusive coupon savings.
Final call for $899 MacBook Airs
- : $899*
- : $899*
- : $899*
*Must activate the deal through the AI desktop site on a laptop, desktop or iPad using instructions found here.
- : $1,069
- : $1,099.99 @ Best Buy for students
- : $1,199.99 @ B&H
- : $1,199.99 @ Amazon
- : $1,499.99 @ Best Buy for students
- : $1,599 @ Amazon
- : $1,799 @ Amazon
- : $1,999 @ Best Buy for students
- : $2,099.99 @ B&H
- : $2,099.99 @ Amazon
- : $2,399 @ Best Buy for students
- : $2,499 @ B&H
- : $2,499 @ Amazon
- : $2,899* @ Adorama
- : $3,149* @ Adorama
- : $2,999
- : $3,149
- : $499
- : $929
- : $1,049
- : $1,399 - Ends Aug. 2.
- : $1,849
- : $1,649
Apple Watches still $199
Apple Watch deals abound in August
Apple Watch deals on Series 3 and Series 4 devices are still available with . Pefect for getting to class on time and tracking fitness goals, there are a variety of styles on sale, with even more deals available ÌÇÐÄVlog . Nike is also running a limited time deal knocking with promo code PLAY30.
$30 off Nike+ Apple Watch Series 4
- : From $394 with $30 off code PLAY30
- : $199 @ Walmart
- : $229 @ Walmart
- : $639*
- : $639*
- : $649*
- : $699*
- : $689*
- : $749*
- : $799*
- : $479*
*B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped to several states. Find out more here.
Even more ways save on tax
The new Payboo Credit Card refunds sales tax instantly
Many shoppers placing orders outside of the sales tax weekend or in states not offering a sales tax holiday can still using B&H's Payboo Card. Best geared for customers paying off the balance in full, it's easy to save hundreds instantly on a Mac purchase. Qualifying shoppers looking to spread payments out over time can also secure no interest financing for up to 12 months in lieu of the sales tax rebate using B&H's regular . Here's a list of average savings across Apple's product lines for shoppers in eligible states:
| Apple product | Average sales tax savings |
|---|---|
Additional Apple Deals
and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in instant discounts on AppleCare, software and accessories. These deals are as follows:
- Deal #1: $150 to $400 off 2019 15" MacBook Pros
- Deal #2: $50 to $150 off all CTO 2019 iMacs
- Deal #3:
- Deal #4:
- Deal #5:
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