Apple promotes two limited-time offers to save on new products

Apple recently raised prices on many of its products, but the company is now promoting two ways for shoppers to save on new hardware purchases: sales tax holidays and a Back to School deal. If you’re in the market for a new Apple product purchase, the company is currently promoting two ways to save on Apple.com. Sales tax holidays are in effect this summer for a variety of US states on select dates. Alabama’s just wrapped up last weekend, but the nine other states include: Arkansas: Aug 1-2 Florida: Jul 20-Aug 20 Massachusetts: Aug 8-9 Missouri: Aug 7-9 New Mexico: Jul 31-Aug 2 South Carolina: Aug 7-9 Tennessee: Jul 31-Aug 2 Virginia: Aug 7-9 West Virginia: Jul 31-Aug 3 These holidays all have varying specific terms, outlined here. But being able to buy a new Apple product tax-free can bring nice savings, especially in states with high limits. Apple is also currently running a Back to School deal on select Mac and iPad hardware. Now through August 27, qualified purchasers (including students and educators) can get up to a $150 gift card for buying a new Mac or iPad. MacBook Pro is the only product that earns that highest $150 Apple gift card. If you buy a MacBook Air, iPad Pro, or iPad Air, you can get a $100 gift card. Depending on the products you’re interested in, you might find better deals elsewhere. For example, current Amazon deals on Apple products include: AirTag 2 4-pack: $89 (reg. $99) AirPods Pro 3: $199 (reg. $249) Apple Watch Series 11: $299 (reg. $399) AirPods Max 2: $449 (reg. $549) Where are your go-to retailers for getting Apple deals? Let us know in the comments. Best iPhone accessories AirPods Pro 3 (now only $199, down from $249) MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone 10-year AirTag battery case 100W USB-C fast charging power adapter AirTag 2 (1-pack / 4-pack) FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.