The back-to-school time is very exciting because your students are learning about who is in their class and what teacher they will be learning from. On the other hand, shopping for school supplies in Palm Beach County can get expensive. Here are some tricks to keep your shopping in budget.    

Watch out for the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

When shopping for school supplies in Palm Beach County, don’t forget about our Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. In Florida, the tax holiday started on July 24^th and goes to August 6^th, 2023. Being able to save on your taxes can make a big difference on your back-to-school budget. Instead of spending the money on your taxes you can focus on what your child needs to be successful.    

Make a List

When you are ready to shop for school supplies, create a list. This helps you prioritize your school supplies from must haves to wants. A lot of schools send out the supplies already in a list format. Make sure to highlight items that are a priority and underline the supplies that you can wait on getting for potential last minute school supply sales.     

Compare Prices Before Buying

To help you stay within budget when purchasing your child’s school supplies, spread out you’re shopping. Bargain hunt for the best pricing at different stores. A lot of shoppers go straight to your Target, Walmart, and Amazon, but don’t forget that you can get some items from the Dollar Store. When looking over the supply list, mark down where you find the best price for that item, so you know where to go to buy it prior to heading out. Also, remember that stores, like Best Buy, will price match so it is always a great idea to do research for bargaining purposes.           

Look Over the Supplies You Already Have

If it is not the very first year of school for your child, you most likely have some items from their previous school years. It is time to pull out the boxes of school supplies and review what you already have off their supply list. Maybe their backpack is still in good shape and can be used for another year or they have a box of markers they never used; all of this can save you money. Also, if you have multiple children, some of the school supplies your older child used may still be in good shape and on your younger child’s supply list.

Swap Clothes

Everyone wants a new outfit for the first day of school, but it could just be new to you. Reach out to neighbors and friends to see if they have clothes they can share. Plus, you can get rid of some of the clothes your child never wears by giving it away.

When looking for school supplies, focus on finding the best deals and using your resources. Staying within your budget is possible for your back-to-school shopping. Plus, when you use your Velocity Community Platinum Rewards VISA Credit Card, you will get rewarded for every purchase. Good luck in the new school year!   

Source: Florida Department of Revenue