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20-02-2025
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Alabama sales tax holiday this weekend on weather prep items: See what's included
Alabama will observe its Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starting Feb. 21, its 14th year of removing state and often local sales tax for many weather-related items. The Alabama Retail Association encourages Alabamians to restock emergency supplies in homes, workplaces and vehicles during this three-day tax holiday, said Brittany Peters, spokeswoman for the association. Certain emergency preparedness items will be exempt from the state's 4-percent state sales tax, and in some cities and counties, local taxes are waived on those items as well. The tax holiday means shoppers can save as much as 10% on these items in some areas of the state. 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. More: Selma barbecue restaurant named one of best in U.S. The following cities and counties have also decided to waive their sales taxes for the weekend: Autauga County and the cities of Prattville and Billingsley Dallas County and the city of Selma Elmore County and the cities of Eclectic, Millbrook, Tallassee and Wetumpka Etowah County and the city of Gadsden Montgomery County and the cities of Montgomery and Pike Road Tuscaloosa County and the city of Wetumpka Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama sales tax holiday this weekend: See what's included
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11-02-2025
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Alabama to observe severe weather sales tax holiday
Alabamians will have the opportunity to save on essential emergency supplies during the state's 14th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, set for Friday, Feb. 21, through Sunday, Feb. 23. During the three-day event, the Alabama Retail Association is encouraging residents to restock supplies in their homes, workplaces and vehicles. The tax holiday exempts certain emergency preparedness items from the state's 4-percent sales tax, and in some areas, local taxes will be waived as well, allowing shoppers to save up to 10 percent in some locations. In east Alabama, the following municipalities are participating in the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: — Calhoun County — Anniston — Jacksonville — Ohatchee — Weaver — Heflin — Ashland — Etowah County — Gadsden — Glencoe — Hokes Bluff — Rainbow City — Reece City — Southside — Cherokee County — Cedar Bluff — Talladega County — Sylacauga — Talladega — Ashville — Pell City St. Clair County is participating in the sales tax holiday in a limited capacity. The holiday only applies to the county's one-percent sales and use tax. The one percent tax levied for education will still be charged. '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.' From 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 21 through midnight on Feb. 23, items priced at $60 or less will be tax-exempt, including flashlights, lanterns, batteries, first-aid kits, cell phone chargers and fire extinguishers. Other items such as coolers, ice packs, plywood and portable generators costing $1,000 or less will also be tax-free. For a complete list of tax-free items, visit
