Alabama will hold its 18th annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, February 23, at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 25, 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.
For more information, contact the Sales and Use Tax Division at 334-242-1490 or 866-576- 6531.
Batteries, flashlights, plywood, tarps, duct tape, coolers and artificial ice, can openers and the biggie, generators! See the list below:
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