Category Archives: State Sales Tax Holidays

Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday

April 26, 2025

Don’t miss the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
Monday, April 28

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Texas state and local sales tax:

– Portable generators priced at $3,000 or less
– Emergency ladders priced at $300 or less
– Hurricane shutters priced at $300 or less
– Axes and hatchets priced at $75 or less
– Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 6 volt, and 9 volt
– Non-electric can openers priced at $75 or less
– Carbon Monoxide detectors priced at $75 or less
– Non-electric coolers and ice chests for food storage priced at $75 or less
– Fire extinguishers priced at $75 or less
– First aid kits priced at $75 or less
– Fuel containers priced at $75 or less
– Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits priced at $75 or less
– Reusable and artificial ice products priced at $75 or less
– Candles, flashlights, lanterns, and other portable self-powered light sources priced at $75 or less
– Wireless phone batteries and chargers priced at $75 or less
– Portable self-powered radios priced at $75 or less. Includes two-way and weather radios.
– Smoke detectors priced at $75 or less
– Tarps and other plastic sheeting priced at $75 or less

The following items do NOT qualify for the Sales Tax Holiday:

– Medical masks and face masks
– Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes
– Gloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare
– Toilet paper
– Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
– Tents
– Camping stoves
– Camping supplies
– Chainsaws
– Plywood
– Extension and stepladders
– Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
– Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies

Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Emergency Preparation Sales Tax Holiday: April 26-27-28, 2025.

Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Connecticut Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. Unlike most states where the tax free weekend lasts only a few days, Connecticut’s tax holiday continues for an entire week:

Sunday, August 18
Monday, August 19
Tuesday, August 20
Wednesday, August 21
Thursday, August 22
Friday, August 23
Saturday, August 24

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Connecticut state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item. Excludes clothing accessories and protective or athletic clothing.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Neiman Marcus, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Marshalls have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Connecticut Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 18-24, 2024.

Maryland Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Maryland Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s Maryland Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. Unlike most states where the tax free weekend lasts only a few days, Maryland’s tax holiday continues for an entire week!

Sunday, August 11
Monday, August 12
Tuesday, August 13
Wednesday, August 14
Thursday, August 15
Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Maryland state sales tax:

Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item. Accessories such as jewelry, watches, watchbands, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, and belt buckles are excluded.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Neiman Marcus, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Marshalls have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Maryland Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 11-17, 2024.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Texas Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 8
Saturday, August 9
Sunday, August 10

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Texas state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per article. Excludes accessories, athletic or protective clothing, and rentals of clothing or footwear.
– Backpacks priced at $100 or less, used by elementary or secondary school students.
– School supplies priced at $100 or less per item.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Station, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples are all good bets for tax free weekend sales and special back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 8-9-10, 2025.

Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 2 days:

Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Arkansas state AND local county and city sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at less than $100 per article.
– Clothing accessories and equipment priced at less than $50 per item.
– School supplies, school art supplies, and school instructional materials.
– Calculator
– Cellular Phone
– Computer Monitor
– Computer Mouse
– Computer Keyboard
– Desktop Computer
– E-Reader
– Laptop Computer
– Printer
– Tablet

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 2-3, 2025.

Missouri Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Missouri Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s Missouri Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 2
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Missouri state sales tax:

– Clothing priced at $100 or less per item. Excludes clothing accessories.
– School supplies priced at $50 or less per purchase.
– Computers and computer peripheral devices priced at $1,500 or less per item.
– Computer software items priced at $350 or less per item.
– Graphing calculators priced at $150 or less per item.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Missouri Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 2-3-4, 2024.

New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the New Mexico Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 2
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax, aka state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item. Excludes clothing accessories and athletic or protective clothing or footwear.
– Computers priced at $1,000 or less per item.
– Certain “computer related” items and equipment priced at $500 or less per item.
– Handheld calculators priced at $200 or less per purchase.
– Book bags, backpacks, maps and globes priced at $100 or less per purchase.
– School supplies priced at $30 or less per purchase.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the New Mexico Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 2-3-4, 2024.

Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Oklahoma state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at less than $100 per item. Excludes athletic or protective footwear or clothing, rentals, and accessories (jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, and watches.)

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Oklahoma Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 1-2-3, 2025.

South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of South Carolina state sales tax:

– Clothing and certain clothing accessories. Rentals are excluded.
– Footwear.
– School supplies.
– Computers, printer supplies and computer software. Excludes items for commercial use.
– Bed and bath linens, shower curtains, bath mats and pillows.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Apparently, there are NO limits on the purchase price of eligible items. Be sure to take advantage of the South Carolina Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 1-2-3, 2025.

West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 4 days:

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3
Monday, August 4

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of West Virginia state sales tax:

– Clothing priced at $125 or less per article.
– School supplies priced at $20 or less per item.
– School instruction materials priced at $20 or less per item.
– Laptop and tablet computers priced at $500 or less per item.
– Sports equipment priced at $150 or less per item.

Special athletic or protective clothing or footwear, and accessories (jewelry, purses, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches) are not included in the sales tax holiday. Items purchased for use in a trade or business are also excluded.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the West Virginia Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 1-2-3-4, 2025.

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Virginia Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss the 2024 Virginia Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, August 2
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Virginia state sales tax:

– Energy Star products priced at $2,500 or less per item.
– Power generators priced at $1,000 or less per item.
– Gas powered chainsaws priced at $350 or less per item.
– Hurricane preparedness products priced at $60 or less per item.
– Clothing priced at $100 or less per article.
– School supplies priced at $20 or less per purchase.
– Special athletic or protective clothing or footwear, and accessories (jewelry, purses, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches) are excluded.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Virginia Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 2-3-4, 2024.

Iowa Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Iowa Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 2 days:

Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Iowa state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item. Accessories such as jewelry, handbags, wallets, watches, backpacks, and similar items do not qualify for the Sales Tax Holiday.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Iowa Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: August 1-2, 2025.

Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Ohio Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 10 days:

Tuesday, July 30
Wednesday, July 31
Thursday, August 1
Friday, August 2
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4
Monday, August 5
Tuesday, August 6
Wednesday, August 7
Thursday, August 8

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Ohio state sales tax:

– All tangible personal property that is $500 or less except watercraft or outboard motors required to be titled, motor vehicles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and vapor products, or items which contains marijuana.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Neiman Marcus, Famous Footwear, Sears, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Ohio Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: July 30-August 8, 2024.

Florida Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Florida Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. Unlike most states where the tax free weekend lasts only a few days, Florida’s tax holiday continues for a full FOURTEEN days!

Monday, July 28
Tuesday, July 29
Wednesday, July 30
Thursday, July 31
Friday, August 1
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3
Monday, August 4
Tuesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 6
Thursday, August 7
Friday, August 8
Saturday, August 9
Sunday, August 10

On those dates, you can purchase these items free of Florida state sales tax:

– Clothing, footwear and accessories priced at $100 or less per item.
– School supplies priced at $50 or less per item.
– Computers and computer-related accessories priced at $1,500 or less per item. Does not include items purchased for business or commercial use.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Station, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Kmart, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Florida Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: July 28-August 10, 2025.

Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 12, 2025

Don’t miss this year’s Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Tennessee state sales tax:

– Clothing priced at $100 or less per article. Excludes clothing accessories or equipment.
– School and art supplies priced at $100 or less per item.
– Computers, tablets, smart phones, electronic readers, televisions, and video game consoles priced at $1,500 or less per item.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the 2022 sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Belk, Shoe Carnival, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples have frequent tax free weekend sales and back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: July 25-26-27, 2025.

Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Free Weekend

March 11, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Mississippi Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday when doing your back-to-school shopping. The tax free weekend takes place over 2 days:

Friday, July 12
Saturday, July 13
Sunday, July 14

On these dates, you can purchase these items free of Mississippi state sales tax:

– Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item. Accessories such as jewelry, handbags, wallets, watches, backpacks, and similar items do not qualify for the Sales Tax Holiday. Cleats and items worn in conjunction with an athletic or recreational activity and other similar items not eligible.

– School supplies priced at $100 or less per item.

Many stores will be having special back to school sales on eligible items in conjunction with the sales tax holiday. Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, Belk, Shoe Station, Famous Footwear, Dillard’s, Sears, JCPenney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, and Staples are all good bets for tax free weekend sales and special back to school tax holiday promotions.

Be sure to take advantage of the Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday and back-to-school tax free weekend: July 12-13-14, 2024.

Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

March 11, 2025

Don’t miss the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free week takes place over 14 days:

Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Monday, June 9
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12
Friday, June 13
Saturday, June 14
Sunday, June 15
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Florida state and local sales tax:

– Portable generators priced at $750 or less
– Portable self-powered radios, 2-way radios, or weather band radios priced at $50 or less
– Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting priced at $50 or less
– Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits priced at $50 or less
– AA, C, D, 6-Volt, or 9-Volt batteries priced at $30 or less
– Nonelectric coolers and ice chests priced at $30 or less
– Gas, LP gas, diesel fuel, or kerosene containers priced at $25 or less
– Portable self-powered flashlights, candles, lanterns, or other light sources priced at $20 or less
– Reusable ice priced at $10 or less

Any sales made within an airport, entertainment complex, theme park, or public lodging establishment do NOT qualify for this tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: June 7-20, 2025. If you miss it, a SECOND Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be held August 23-September 5, 2025.

Missouri Show Me Green Energy Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

This tax holiday applied last year but has NOT yet been approved by the Missouri Legislature for 2025. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss this year’s Missouri Show Me Green (Energy Star) Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for appliances. This annual tax free event takes place over 7 days:

Friday, April 19
Saturday, April 20
Sunday, April 21
Monday, April 22
Tuesday, April 23
Wednesday, April 24
Thursday, April 25

On these dates, sales of qualifying Energy Star certified new appliances up to $1,500 will be exempt from Missouri state sales tax. If the purchase price is over $1,500, the first $1,500 is exempt from state sales tax and the remaining amount over $1,500 is taxable at the full rate. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) can choose to participate in the Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday. All items MUST be ENERGY STAR labeled:

– Clothes washers
– Clothes dryers
– Water heaters
– Dishwashers
– Air conditioners
– Furnaces
– Refrigerators
– Freezers
– Heat pumps

These items DO NOT qualify, even if ENERGY STAR compliant:

– Air filtration systems
– Bread machines
– Camping stoves
– Coffee makers
– Conventional ovens*
– Convection ovens*
– Cook-tops*
– Deep fryers
– De-humidifiers
– Hot food holding cabinets
– Humidifiers
– Ice makers
– Microwave ovens
– Popcorn makers
– Ranges*
– Reflector ovens
– Steam cookers
– Stoves*
– Trash compactors*
– Warming drawers
– Water softeners
– Wine coolers

*According to the Energy Star website, trash compactors, conventional ovens, ranges and stoves do not receive an Energy Star rating. Therefore, although Missouri statute anticipates that some day they may receive the energy star rating, tax will continue to apply to purchases of these items during the upcoming Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday.

Be sure to take advantage of the Missouri Show Me Green Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: April 19-25, 2024.

Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

Don’t miss the Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for appliances and light bulbs. This 3 day tax free event takes place over Memorial Day Weekend:

Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Monday, May 26

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Texas state and local sales tax. All items MUST be ENERGY STAR labeled:

– Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less
– Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
– Ceiling fans
– Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
– Clothes washers
– Dishwashers
– Dehumidifiers

These items DO NOT qualify, even if ENERGY STAR compliant:

– Water heaters
– Clothes dryers
– Freezers
– Stoves
– Attic fans
– Heat pumps
– Wine refrigerators
– Beer kegerators
– Other beverage chillers

Delivery, shipping, handling, and transportation charges by the seller are part of the item’s sales price. Charges for installing free-standing items are also part of the item’s sales price. All of these charges qualify for the tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday: May 24-25-26, 2025.

Alabama Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

March 9, 2025

This tax holiday applied earlier this year but has NOT yet been approved by the Alabama Legislature for 2026. As soon as I receive further information, this page will be updated. Be sure to check back often!

Don’t miss the 2025 Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free weekend takes place over 3 days:

Friday, February 21
Saturday, February 22
Sunday, February 23

On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Alabama state sales tax:

– Portable generators and power cords priced at $1,000 or less
– Portable self-powered radios, 2-way radios, or weather band radios priced at $60 or less
– Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting priced at $60 or less
– Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits priced at $60 or less
– AA, C, D, 6-Volt, or 9-Volt batteries priced at $60 or less
– Nonelectric coolers, ice chests, and can openers priced at $60 or less
– Gas or diesel fuel containers priced at $60 or less
– Portable self-powered flashlights, candles, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks priced at $60 or less
– Reusable ice priced at $60 or less

Coin batteries, automobile batteries, and boat batteries do NOT qualify for this tax exemption.

Be sure to take advantage of the Alabama Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: February 21-22-23, 2025.