Alabama will hold its second annual sales tax holiday, beginning Friday, February 22, 2013 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 24, 2013 at 12 midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax. Local sales tax may apply.
COVERED ITEMS - $60 or Less, per ITEM EXEMPT:
- 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 orbattery-powered radio, two-way radio, weatherband radioor 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
TAXABLE:
- Coin batteries
- Automobile and boat batteries
ALSO EXEMPT: A single purchase with a sales price of $1000 or Less - Any portable generator and power cords– used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage.
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