WINSTON/MARION - The spring severe weather season is just around the corner. A tax holiday this weekend will make that preparation process even more cost effective.
From Friday, February 20, through midnight Sunday, February 22, many items needed for severe weather preparedness will be tax-free, thanks to Alabama's annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday. Sales tax will be removed beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday and end at midnight Sunday. County sales tax in both Winston and Marion counties, as well as city/town sales tax in all local municipalities with the exception of Lynn will also be removed for the holiday.
The following items will be tax-free if they are $94 or less:
* Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt)
• Cell Phone Batteries
• Cell Phone Chargers
• Portable, self-powered and battery-powered radios, two-way radios, weather band radios or NOAA weather radios
• Portable, self-powered light sources, including batter-powered flashlights, lanterns or emergency glow sticks
• Tarps
• Plastic Sheeting
• Plastic Drop Cloths
• Other Flexible, Waterproof Sheeting
• Ground Anchor Systems, such as bungee cords, ropes or tie-down kits
• 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
Coin batteries and automobile and boat batteries are not eligible.
Portable generators and power cords used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage costing $1,564 or less are also eligible for the sales tax holiday.
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