Buying a new Apple device? You can get it tax-free in 8 states - but only on these dates

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Looking to buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac but turned off by Apple's premium prices? If you live in the right state, you'll soon be able to save money by snagging the item tax-free.

Depending on where you live and what product you want, tax-free shopping typically kicks in during July and August with an emphasis on back-to-school items. Though many states eliminate the sales tax on a range of products, only certain ones include Apple devices and related accessories in the list.

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Tax-free shopping comes at a time when Apple has been raising prices on several products. Due to the higher cost and shorter supply of memory chips , retailers like Apple have been forced to jack up prices on key items just to maintain their profit margins. This means you're now paying anywhere from 15% to 25% more on iPads, MacBooks, and other devices than you would have a month ago.

With all that in mind, which states make the cut? The states include Alabama, Arkansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Here's the lineup by state, tax-free shopping dates, and qualifying Apple products.

The total sales price of all tax-exempt items can't exceed $1,173. Computers and accessories, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, and monitors, also qualify but only when sold with a computer and the total price doesn't exceed $1,173.

Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue website for more details.

Notes : Visit the State of Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website for more details.

Any item priced at $2,500 or less qualifies for a tax-free purchase. If you spend more than $2,500 on an item, the entire amount you pay is subject to sales tax, not just the difference. Though the price of each item must be $2,500 or less, you can purchase multiple items tax-free, even if all the items together cost more than $2,500.

Notes : Visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website for more details.

Computers and related accessories priced at $1,500 or less and software priced at $350 or less qualify for tax-free purchases.

Visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website for more details.

Computers priced at $1,000 or less qualify for a tax-free purchase. Related accessories such as speakers, printers, keyboards, and mice priced at $500 or less also qualify.