Tax free weekend on Emergency Preparedness items in Texas (April 27-29)
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Gov Abbot Announces Tax-Free Weekend on Emergency Supplies
This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.
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Emergency prep supplies will be tax-free in Texas from April 27-29
The 2024 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. The tax holiday applies to items purchased in-store, online, by telephone, mail and custom order.
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/04/16/emergency-prep-supplies-will-be-tax-free-in-texas-from-april-27-29/
These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption:
Less than $3,000:Less than $300:
- Portable generators
Less than $75:
- Emergency ladders
- Hurricane shutters
- 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
These supplies do NOT qualify for 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.
Tornados, Hurricanes, Severe thunderstorms, Power outages, Flooding, Wild Fires, etc.... All happened in the past around the state, they will happen again.
Be a responsible adult. Be prepared for life's unexpected challenges......