| Take advantage of the sales tax holiday this weekend for items related to emergency preparedness.
Alabama will hold its 18th annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, February 24, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 26, at midnight. This event gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax. Local sales tax may still apply.
Items included in sales tax holiday;
AAA-cell batteries
AA-cell batteries
C-cell batteries
D-cell batteries
6-volt batteries
9-volt batteries
Cellular phone battery
Cellular phone charger
Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weatherband radio or NOAA weather radio
Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks
Tarpaulin
Plastic sheeting
Plastic drop cloths
Other flexible, waterproof sheeting
Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kit
Duct tape
Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
Non-electric food storage cooler or water storage container
Non-electric can opener
Artificial ice
Blue ice
Ice packs
Reusable ice
Self-contained first aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Gas or diesel fuel tank or container
Portable generator and power cords (under $1,000) |
