This year the State of Alabama will participate in the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, and ending at midnight Sunday, July 21, 2024. Alabama’s 19th annual sales tax holiday for school-related items allows shoppers to purchase certain school supplies, computers, books, and clothing free of the state’s four percent sales or use tax.
To see the list of 2024 participating Alabama Cities and Counties click on the link below. If your state does not sponsor a tax-free weekend, consider driving to a nearby state that does. Alternatively, contact your local state representative to request they initiate sales tax holiday legislation for your area.
2024 Participating Cities & Counties
Tax-free purchases will include clothing priced at $100 or less, school supplies valued at $50 or less, required books that cost $30 or less, and computers and computer equipment with a selling price of $750 or less. Click here for a list of items.
Find the Sales Tax Holiday Rule here.
The TaxJar sales tax calculator will provide a detailed look at the sales taxes that affect each area and the potential tax you will save.
For more information on the above article, contact Mike Machen, CPA, CVVA, by calling (334) 887-7022 or by leaving us a message below.
