Sales Tax Holidays in the Southeast

Beginning in August 2006, a sales tax holiday was enacted in Alabama. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ends at twelve midnight the following Sunday, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of state sales tax. Local sales tax may apply. Items included in the Alabama Sales Tax Holiday:

• Clothing - $100 or Less, per article of clothing
  
• Computers, Computer Software, and School Computer Supplies - A single purchase with a sales price of $750 or Less
  
• School Supplies, School Art Supplies and School Instructional Material - Sales Price of $50 or Less, per item (Noncommercial Purchases)
  
• Books – Sales Price of $30 or Less, per book (Noncommercial Purchases)

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