MONTGOMERY – As Alabama’s peak spring severe weather months of March, April and May approach, the state is offering a tax-break weekend to purchase items related to preparedness.
The 2024 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Alabama will hold its annual sales tax holiday beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday and ending midnight Sunday. 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.
COVERED ITEMS, $60 OR LESS PER ITEM
Eligible:
- Batteries – AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt
- 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
Non Eligible:
- Coin batteries
- Automobile and boat batteries
A SINGLE PURCHASE WITH A SALES PRICE OF $1,000 OR LESS
Eligible:
- Any portable generator and power cords – used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power
