A variety of emergency preparation supplies will be sold without sales taxes from April 22-23. According to the Texas comptroller's office, supplies used to prepare and respond for natural disasters and other emergencies, such as hurricanes, wildfires and flash floods, will be included in the tax-free holiday.
The state sales tax holiday is held annually in April. Additionally, a tax holiday for energy-efficient and water-efficient appliances occurs every Memorial Day weekend, while back-to-school items are sold tax-free in August, according to the Texas comptroller’s office.
According to a news release, the comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save almost $2 million in state and local sales taxes this weekend. Purchases can be made in person, online and by phone.
The following items qualify for the sales tax exemption:
- Items sold for less than $75 each: axes, batteries, flashlights, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kits, tarps and more
- Items sold for less than $300 each: emergency ladders and hurricane shutters
- Items sold for less than $3,000 each: portable generators
