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Sales tax holiday in Alabama

Sales Tax Holiday » Alabama

As Alabama students prepare to head back to school, Uncle Sam is giving shoppers a break on sales taxes for certain items. See below for 2012 AL tax holiday dates, tax-exempt items and notable rules and exceptions.

Sales tax holiday in Alabama

StateTax holiday datesTax-exemption items and price limits (Unless noted, limits are cost per item.)Notable holiday rules, exceptions
AlabamaAug. 3-5Books: $30 or less
School supplies: $50 or less
Clothing: $100 or less
Computers and software: $750 or less
Alabama cities and counties can opt out of the holiday.

 

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