DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews)- Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this Friday, Feb. 21 and will end on Sunday, Feb. 23 at midnight. This is an annual event that allows residents to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items without state sales tax. The holiday aims to encourage residents to stock up on essential supplies before peak severe weather season.
Eligible items include:
- batteries
- weather radios
- flashlights
- tarps
- first-aid kits
- portable generators (under $1,000)
- other emergency supplies.
Local governments may also participate, exempting their local sales tax during the event.
