New Mexico’s tax-free weekend is approaching, making it for back-to-school savings from Aug. 5-7. The annual New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Holiday started in 2005 for deduction of gross receipts tax toward retail sales.
Online ordering is also included in the tax-free weekend, so if families don’t want to try to beat the crowds, it is a good alternative to shopping in person.
There are pricing limits to the tax deduction, but below is a list of items and pricing to get some good deals this weekend.
For shoes or clothing, qualifying items cannot exceed $100; for computers each item cannot exceed $1,000; or for accessories, $500 each. School supplies at $30 each or less will also qualify.
| Aerobic clothing |
| Antique clothing (for wear) |
| Aprons/Clothing shields |
| Athletic socks |
| Athletic supporters |
| Baby clothes |
| Baby diapers |
| Belts with buckles attached |
| Belts without buckles |
| Bibs |
| Blouses |
| Boots, general purpose (winter, dress, cowboy) |
| Bow ties |
| Bowling shirts |
| Bras |
| Bridal apparel, sold |
| Bridal gowns and veils, sold |
| Camp clothing |
| Caps and hats, including sports |
| Chef’s uniforms |
| Choir and altar clothing |
| Clerical vestments |
| Coats and wraps |
| Corsets and corset laces |
| Coveralls |
| Cowboy boots |
| Diapers |
| Dress gloves and shoes |
| Dresses |
| Earmuffs |
| Employee uniforms |
| Formal clothing, sold |
| Fur clothing |
| Galoshes |
| Garters/garter belts |
| Girdles, bras, and corsets |
| Gloves and mittens (generally), such as dress, winter, and leather |
| Golf clothing, caps, dresses, shirts, skirts, pants |
| Graduation caps and gowns |
| Hats |
| Hosiery |
| Jackets |
| Jeans |
| Jerseys – other than athletic wear |
| Jogging apparel |
| Jogging bras |
| Lab coats |
| Leotards |
| Lingerie |
| Neckwear (ties, scarves) |
| Nightgowns |
| Overshoes / rubber shoes |
| Pajamas |
| Pants |
| Ponchos |
| Prom dresses |
| Raincoats, rain hats |
| Religious clothing |
| Robes |
| Flip-flops |
| Running shoes |
| Sandals |
| Scarves |
| Shawls and wraps |
| Shirts |
| Shoelaces |
| Shoes, general athletic |
| Shoes without cleats |
| Shorts |
| Ski masks |
| Skirts |
| Slacks |
| Sleepwear |
| Slippers |
| Slips |
| Sneakers |
| Socks |
| Stockings |
| Suits |
| Suspenders |
| Sweat suits |
| Sweaters |
| Sweaters, sweatpants |
| Tennis shoes |
| Ties/neckwear |
| Tights |
| Trousers |
| T-shirts |
| Tuxedos, purchased |
| Long johns |
| Underwear |
| Uniforms |
| Vests, except hunting and water |
| Walking shoes |
| Windbreakers |
| Central processing unit |
| Computer |
| Computer cables |
| Computer disks |
| Computer hard drive |
| Computer ink cartridges |
| Computer keyboards |
| Computer memory equipment |
| Computer memory equipment |
| Computer microphones |
| Computer modems |
| Computer monitor |
| Computer motherboards |
| Computer mouse |
| Computer paper |
| Computer printer |
| Computer speakers |
| Computer Zip drives |
| E-Readers |
| Printer paper |
| Tablet Computers |
| Assignment books |
| Backpacks under $100 |
| Binders |
| Binder clips |
| Blue books |
| Book bags |
| Book covers |
| Book markers |
| Books under $30 |
| Calculators under $200 |
| Canvas for oil painting |
| Cellophane tape |
| Chalk |
| Chalkboard erasers |
| Clipboards |
| Construction paper |
| Correction tape, fluid, or pens |
| Colored pencils |
| Compasses |
| Composition books |
| Crayons, watercolors, and other art supplies |
| Daily planners |
| Data storage devices, such as CD drives |
| Divider folders |
| Erasers |
| File jackets |
| Flash cards |
| Folders |
| Glue and glue refills |
| Graph paper |
| Highlighters |
| Index cards |
| Labels |
| Loose-leaf binders |
| Maps under $100 |
| Markers |
| Masking tape |
| Memo pads |
| Modeling clay |
| Notebook filler paper |
| Notebooks |
| Oil paints |
| Paper |
| Paste |
| Pen ink |
| Pencil box |
| Pencil erasers |
| Pencil lead |
| Pencil sharpener |
| Pencils |
| Pens |
| Portfolios |
| Poster board |
| Poster paper |
| Legal pads |
| Lunch boxes |
| Protractors |
| Rulers |
| Scissors |
| Sheet protectors |
| Staplers and staples |
| Tape |
| USB flash drives; thumb drives |
| Watercolor paint set |
| ZIP drives |
