Good idea to wait till the tax holiday to buy MBA 13" ultimate?

[harpyeagle]

I was suggested so and given that its not very far off (Aug5-7), I am wondering if I should wait?

Can I buy it, say, tomorrow, so while I am still in the 14 day return window to get the tax refunded come Aug5?

Has anyone done that before at an Apple store?

 

[GGJstudios]

It depends partly on where you are, as the tax holiday doesn't make much difference in some states.

 

[harpyeagle]

It depends partly on where you are, as the tax holiday doesn't make much difference in some states.

I am in NC and tax here for a 13" MBA Ultimate comes to ~$125...

 

[Apple Expert]

If you average saving about $100 your a fool not to wait a day or two.

 

[mrgossett]

That's exactly what I plan to do. Our TN tax holiday is that weekend.

 

[Apple Expert]

I was suggested so and given that its not very far off (Aug5-7), I am wondering if I should wait?

Can I buy it, say, tomorrow, so while I am still in the 14 day return window to get the tax refunded come Aug5?

Has anyone done that before at an Apple store?

Probably would have to return and repurchase.

 

[Oppressed]

Google your state's tax free coverage to see if it includes computers and electronics.

Florida does not cover computers for example.

 

[wookv]

That's exactly what I plan to do. Our TN tax holiday is that weekend.

MrGossett
I thought of waiting for tax holiday too, but it depends on which MBA you're buying.

I looked it up: TN's tax holiday limit is at $1500, so it won't work for the 13" 256gb option. The list price of the item has to be <$1500 from the get go. And unfortunately, the tax will not be prorated, it has to be <$1500 list price, all or nothing.

See #1:
http://www.tn.gov/revenue/faqs/salesandusefaq.htm#1

 

[harpyeagle]

Google your state's tax free coverage to see if it includes computers and electronics.

Florida does not cover computers for example.

NC does exempt Computers(Incl. Tablets & Netbooks, but not e-readers) <$3500
and Computer Supplies < $250...

http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html