Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.

I've been covering back to school sales for 18 years, so you can consider me your back to school shopping assistant. I've vetted the best deals at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to bring you the best sales on the items the Tom's Guide staff have tested and reviewed.

The Apple Back to School Sale Has up to $179 Worth of Free Accessories With an iPad or MacBook Purchase

The savings start at $100 off the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, with deeper discounts of up to $300 off higher-end configurations. Eligible shoppers can also save $50 to $100 off the iMac, $100 off the Mac mini and $20 or more off an iPad.

Apple offers a similar back-to-school deal on the iPad Air and iPad Pro. Students can get a free Apple Gift Card valued at up to $100. Prices start at $549 for the iPad 6.

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and over a dozen states are hosting tax-free holidays to help you get prepared.

Apple 's MacBook Air M4 has been crowned TechRadar's best laptop of the year, and just in time for the new school season, the 13-inch model is on sale for only $849 (originally $999) at Best Buy. That's a $150 discount and the best price you can find for the powerful MacBook.

State sales tax holidays during back-to-school shopping can offer savings on electronics like MacBooks in July and August.