With severe weather season upon us, this weekend would be a very good weekend to make sure you have the emergency supplies you need.
If there's something you're missing, you can save some money, because this is the weekend of the 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
It begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and ends at midnight Monday night.
The sales tax holiday applies to items purchased either in-store or online, and there's no quantity limit.
The Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday was established in 2015, when Gov. Abbott signed Senate Bill 905 into law.
"One of the best ways for Texans to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their property in the event of severe weather is to have an appropriate stock of emergency supplies on hand," says Gov. Abbott. "This weekend, I encourage all Texans to take advantage of tax-free purchases on emergency supplies, like first aid kids and fire extinguishers, so that they can be prepared for any potential severe weather threats that may come their way."
Here's the list of qualifying items, according to the Texas Comptroller's Office:
Less than $3000:
Portable generators
Less than $300:
Emergency ladders
Hurricane shutters
Less than $75:
Axes
Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
Can openers - nonelectric
Carbon monoxide detectors
Coolers and ice chests for food storage – nonelectric
Fire extinguishers
First aid kits
Fuel containers
Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
Hatchets
Ice products - reusable and artificial
Light sources - portable self-powered (including battery operated)
Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns
Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
Radios – portable self-powered (including battery operated) – includes two-way and weather band radios
Smoke detectors
Tarps and other plastic sheeting
When ordering online, shipping charges count towards the price limit. For example, if the price of a battery-powered radio is $69.95 with a shipping charge of $10, it does not qualify for the sales tax exemption.
These items do not qualify for a sales tax exemption:
Medical masks and face masks
Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes
Gloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare
Toilet paper
Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
Camping stoves
Camping supplies
Chainsaws
Plywood
Extension ladders
Stepladders
Tents
Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies
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