Severe weather tax holiday set for last weekend in February

MARION COUNTY — Bad weather happens whether we are prepared for it or not. To aid Alabamians in preparing for tough weather situations, the state will hold its 15th Annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday during the last weekend in February.
Sales tax exempt items can be purchased starting on Friday, Feb. 20, at 12:01 a.m., through Sunday, Feb. 22, at midnight.
Besides saving on state taxes, most of the cities and counties also participate, allowing the savings to add up on larger items and smaller purchases.
Portable generators costing $1,000 or less may be purchased during the special weekend.
Eligible items costing $60 or less (per item) include batteries, phone chargers, weather radios, flashlights, tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, plywood, food and water storage containers, duct tape, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fuel tanks and more.
A complete list of eligible items can be found by searching for “Alabama Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday Fact Sheet” or visiting revenue.alabama.gov.
For more information, you may also call the state’s sales and use tax division at 334-242-1490 during office hours.