How to Save Even More on Tax Free Weekend

One of the best times of the year is the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, more commonly known as Tax-Free Weekend. This holiday brings much joy to everyone buying clothes and school supplies for the upcoming school year because who doesn’t love saving money? Exactly… everyone loves saving money.

To help make the most of this upcoming Tax-Free Weekend, we’ve come up with some tips to help make the most of your shopping excursions!

1. Make sure you know what is exempt from tax and what isn’t.

The Tennessee Department of Revenue makes sure everything for Tax-Free Weekend is mapped out for shopping. On their website, they provide links to clothing, school supplies, and computers that are tax-free. They also list a monetary value for each category. Before you brave the stores to shop, take some time to go through each category to learn what is exempt and what isn’t. Better to know now compared to at check out.

2. Make Lists!

To eliminate the temptation of over-buying due to the tax-free saving, make a list beforehand. Have your children make a list of what school supplies they want or need, alongside a list of clothing. If you have multiple children, combine their lists into one. Make sure to note the quantity of each item for reference, as well.

3. Strategize!

One of the hardest parts of Tax-Free Weekend is knowing where to start! Set aside time once your shopping lists are created to decide where you would like to shop. Suppose there is more than one store to visit, prioritize and make a plan. Map out your stops to avoid excess shopping. Prioritizing items also simplifies the process. Put the most important items at the top of the list and work top-down.

4. Set yourself up to save more!

Now that your list of items and shopping plan is mapped out be sure to take advantage of every saving opportunity, such as UChoose Rewards®. With UChoose Rewards, you can earn points by simply using your Credit Union debit or credit cards as signature-based transactions. The points earned can be redeemed for cash, gift cards, vacations, and more. If you already have a Credit Union debit or credit card, you are enrolled and earning points! Just go online and set up a username and password to log in and redeem your points! Tax-free, plus UChoose Rewards, make for a super-saving shopping experience!

Enjoy!