{"id":12530,"date":"2026-07-13T11:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12530"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:06:19","slug":"a-plus-deals-exchange-shoppers-save-even-more-during-sales-tax-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/07\/13\/a-plus-deals-exchange-shoppers-save-even-more-during-sales-tax-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"A\u2011Plus Deals: Exchange Shoppers Save Even More During Sales Tax Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS<\/strong> \u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is turning back-to-school supply shopping into A-plus deals. Shoppers can get double the savings at the Department of War\u2019s largest retailer during tax-free holidays in more than 15 states<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Military shoppers in states with sales tax holidays can use their Exchange benefit to save even more, receiving an in\u2011store discount equal to their local sales tax rate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange delivers everyday value for military families, and sales tax holidays stretch those savings even further,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange\u2019s senior enlisted advisor. \u201cIn addition to double savings, back-to-school shoppers can enjoy the Exchange\u2019s everyday military-exclusive pricing and tax-free savings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sales tax holidays start in Mississippi and continue in 17 states through Aug. 22.<\/p>\n

A sales tax holiday calendar can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Social-media-friendly version:<\/strong> The @ShopMyExchange has you covered during your state\u2019s back-to-school sales tax holiday. Learn more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3g6<\/a><\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 51st-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has generated $2.3 billion in dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Teonja Tatum, 214-312-6514 or tatumte@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook: www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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