Target’s school supplies are up to 60% off this tax-free weekend

Target is offering up to 60% off select back-to-school supplies during Alabama's annual sales tax holiday.(Photo courtesy of Target)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Josie Howell | jhowell@al.comAlabama’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday has arrived, and Target is offering both the tax savings and discounts on school supplies up to 60% off allowing for maximum savings before the new school year begins. The retailer’s back-to-school sale includes notebooks, pencils, markers, binders, calculators, backpacks and other classroom essentials, most of which qualify for Alabama’s tax exemption this weekend. The Alabama tax-free weekend runs through Sunday, July 19. This year, qualifying school supplies priced at $78 or less per item are exempt from the state’s 4% sales tax, while eligible computers and related technology priced up to $1,173 also qualify under the expanded limits approved by state lawmakers. Target’s Back-to-School event features savings across hundreds of classroom essentials from brands including Crayola, Paper Mate, Mead and up&up. Families can shop everything from basic notebooks and folders to art supplies, writing utensils and organizational products while taking advantage of both the retailer’s sale prices and Alabama’s tax holiday.Some standout deals include:Crayola 64-count crayonsCrayola colored pencilsPens and pencilsSpiral notebooksComposition booksFolders and bindersPencil cases and organizersBackpacks and lunch gearCalculators and classroom accessoriesRELATED: Target launches affordable LoveShackFancy back-to-school collectionMost everyday school supplies included in Target’s sale also qualify for Alabama’s tax-free weekend. Eligible purchases can be made both in stores and online during the tax holiday. What school supplies qualify for Alabama’s tax-free weekend?Alabama’s sales tax holiday covers a wide variety of school supplies priced at $78 or less per item. Eligible products include notebooks, folders, binders, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, calculators, rulers, lunch boxes, backpacks and many other classroom essentials. Computers, computer software and related equipment also qualify up to $1,173 per purchase under this year’s expanded limits.Walmart’s HP Windows 11 laptop is on sale for $249 during Alabama tax-free weekendAlabama tax-free weekend shopping guide: What to buy online at WalmartMichael Kors’ $250 Jet Set Travel crossbody is on sale for $55Amazon Renewed Philips automatic espresso machine is now $156 offWalmart’s 2-burner Weber Spirit grill is $50 off right nowJosie Howell is a commerce and news writer for AL.com where she primarily focuses on shopping and streaming content. She began her career in 2019 as an editor for The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State...