Each year at the beginning of August, "Back To School" season comes to the United States.  In sixteen states within our nation's borders, this brings with it a weekend of sales tax holidays.  This tax-free hiatus is intended to provide parents with a small break when buying back-to-school books, uniforms, and other supplies. During the August 2-4 weekend, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Iowa, New Mexico, Missouri, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia will host sales tax holidays.   Georgia and Texas will hold their holidays during the August 9-11 weekend, while Maryland's holiday runs all week long (from the 11th to the 17th).  Likewise, Connecticut's weekend extends from August 18 to August 24.