5 Tax Free Back-to-School Deals

1.) Ellenton Premium Outlets: Merchandise at the outlet stores already is discounted 25 percent to 65 percent. So expect added savings for tax-free back-to-school savings on all clothing under $75.

2.) You can't miss hometown retailer for great tax-free deals this weekend. Bealls is headquartered right here in Bradenton and the company's retail and outlet stores offer great deals catering to a Florida clientele. All clothing and shoes in the store are tax free this weekend.

3.) kicked off its 5th annual Staples for Students school supply drive just as the tax free holiday kicks off. Get your school supplies tax free and leave a little something to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County. Staples kicked off the drive by donating $125,000 to the drive.

4.) Walmart: Shopping local is great, but most everyone ducks into a favorite big box store for great deals, convenience and stuff you can't find anywhere else. Tax-free plus Walmart makes for some sweet deals. Walmart seems to lead the way this year in back-to-school deals with its nifty guide that lets parents and kids enter their school name and zip code to see if their supply list is posted. If so, you get a handy rundown of the supplies, with prices. Even when your school is not listed, there's a handy menu of suggested school supplies per age group.

5.) Other Big Box Deals: You don't need a membership to shop at Sam's Club today and Sunday for the tax-free "holiday." This is the time to check out whether Sam's Club is for you.