MONTGOMERY – In a timely matter as stormy weather leaves the area, Alabama will observe its 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday next weekend.
The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday.
“Severe weather can occur at any time, in any season,” said Alabama Retail President Rick Brown. “The February tax holiday helps Alabama consumers remember to stock and prepare emergency kits to be ready when storms strike.”
Certain emergency preparedness items will be exempt from the state’s 4% state sales tax, and some cities and counties have waived local taxes on those items. The tax holiday means shoppers can save as much as 10% on these items in some areas of the state.For a list of participating cities and counties, click here.
From 12:01 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday, the tax-exempt items include the following priced at $60 or less:
- Flashlights, lanterns
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- Batteries
- First-aid kits
- Cell phone charger
- Two-way radios
- Manual can openers
- Tarps and plastic sheeting
- Duct tape
- Fire extinguishers
- Tie-down kits, bungee cords or rope
Other tax-free items include coolers, ice packs, plywood, window film and smoke/fire/carbon monoxide detectors. Portable generators and power cords costing $1,000 or less are also tax free.
A complete list of tax-free items is available here.
