Alabama sales tax holiday is meant to spur preparedness

Ike Pigott

(Clyde Robinson/Flickr, YHN)

Being ready for severe weather doesn’t have to be expensive, but every little savings helps. This year, 265 municipalities across Alabama will be participating in a sales tax holiday for specific preparedness items.

The tax abatement begins Friday, Feb. 26, at 12:01 a.m., and runs through midnight Sunday.

The Alabama Department of Revenue is updating its list of cities and counties that are taking part, but it is always a good idea to confirm before stocking up.

During the designated weekend, each of the following are tax-free (up to $60 per item):

  • Batteries (AAA-cell, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt).
  • Cellular phone battery.
  • Cellular phone charger.
  • Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather band radio
    or NOAA weather radio.
  • Portable self-powered light source, including battery powered flashlights, lanterns
    or emergency glow sticks.
  • Tarpaulin.
  • Plastic sheeting.
  • Plastic dropcloths.
  • Other flexible, waterproof sheeting.
  • Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords, rope or tie-down kit
  • Duct tape.
  • Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings.
  • Nonelectric food storage cooler or water storage container.
  • Nonelectric 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.

(Courtesy of Alabama NewsCenter)

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