As Iowa students prepare to head back to school, the Hawkeye State is giving shoppers a break on sales taxes for certain items. See below for 2015 Iowa tax holiday dates, tax-exempt items and notable rules and exceptions. Limits shown reflect cost per item.

Sales tax holiday in Iowa

Tax holiday dates Aug. 7-8
Tax-exemption items and price limits Clothing and footwear: less than $100
Notable holiday rules, exceptions The tax holiday is Friday and Saturday only. Sales tax will be collected on any Sunday sales.

Source: Iowa Department of Revenue