Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend: July 18–20, 2025
The State of Alabama will participate in its 20th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, beginning Friday, July 18, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. and ending at midnight on Sunday, July 20, 2025. During this three-day event, shoppers can purchase a variety of school-related items free of the state’s 4% sales tax.
Eligible items include:
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Clothing priced at $100 or less per item
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School supplies valued at $50 or less per item
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Required books costing $30 or less
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Computers and computer equipment with a selling price of $750 or less
To view the list of participating cities and counties.
See the full list of tax-exempt items.
Need help calculating your savings? The TaxJar Sales Tax Calculator can show you detailed tax rates by area and estimate how much you’ll save.
While this tax holiday is especially helpful for back-to-school shopping, all consumers are encouraged to take advantage of the tax-free weekend. It’s a great opportunity to stock up and save on essentials for the upcoming school year.
For more information on the above article, please contact Murry Guy, CPA, by calling (334) 8870-7022 or by leaving a message below.
