CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama’s 15th Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17 and runs through Sunday, July 19 at 11:59 p.m., during which time the State will forego its 4% sales or use tax on items commonly purchased for students. All eligible municipalities in Cullman County have also waived their sales tax for the holiday.
Tax-free items will include:
- clothing priced at $100 or less per article
- school supplies valued at $50 or less per item
- books that cost $30 or less per book
- tablets, laptops, computers and printers with a selling price of $750 or less
Alabama Retail Association President Rick Brown said, “This year’s sales tax holiday will provide momentum for Alabama’s continued economic recovery. Saving money for consumers while stimulating sales for stores is what this weekend is all about.”
The Alabama Retail Association continues to encourage shoppers to buy from local retailers by promoting the use of the #ShopAlabama hashtag.
“Shopping with businesses that have a physical presence in your local area keeps businesses open and your neighbors employed,” said Brown.
Because the tax holiday is only one weekend a year, families may want to consider purchasing items required for later in the year and stashing them until needed. Art supplies, computer paper and diapers are examples of items that will be exempt from taxes during the tax holiday but are used year-round.
Another way shoppers can support their local businesses and help others in their communities is to pick up extra school supplies to donate to local school children.
A local example is Curt’s Closet. Monograms Plus participates in a shoes and new underwear matching donation program with this boutique charity, where families “shop” for clothing, shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes, all for free.
For more information on the sales tax holiday, including a link to a more detailed item list, visit https://alabamaretail.org/resources/salestaxholidays/back-to-school/ and for an in-depth list of cities and counties participating, visit revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays/alabama-back-to-school-sales-tax-holiday-participating-localities/.
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