The Mission

FreeTaxWeekend.com was founded to provide American families and small business owners with a single, verified source for sales tax holiday information. Navigating state tax laws is notoriously difficult—dates change, legislative sessions fail, and official state websites are often buried in outdated PDFs.

Our goal is to bring CPA-level precision to your back-to-school and emergency preparedness shopping.

Meet the Expert: Andrew R. Pennington, CPA

FreeTaxWeekend.com is owned and operated by Andrew R. Pennington, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

With a deep background in tax compliance and financial planning, Andrew realized that most “tax free weekend” websites were filled with outdated information and “scraper” data that led to shoppers showing up at stores on the wrong dates.

“As a CPA, I believe in the power of accurate data. I personally oversee the audit of our 2026 database to ensure that every date, price cap, and qualifying item list matches current state legislation.” — Andrew R. Pennington, CPA

Why Trust Our Data?

Unlike other holiday trackers, we don’t just guess based on last year’s calendar. Our “CPA-Verified” process involves:

  • Legislative Tracking: We monitor state house bills to see if holidays are being extended, expanded, or cancelled.
  • Direct Agency Verification: We cross-reference every date with the Department of Revenue (DOR) or State Comptroller’s office.
  • Audit-Ready Updates: Our database is timestamped with an “As of” date, so you know exactly how fresh the information is.

Contact & Transparency

We believe in accountability. If you find a discrepancy or have a question about a specific state’s tax-exempt status, please reach out.