2010 Sales Tax Holiday

Alabama's fifth annual sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, and ends at midnight Sunday Aug. 8, 2010, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of state's four percent sales or use tax. Local governments can opt to exempt their sales taxes as well.

Retailers are required to participate in the state's sales tax holiday and cannot charge tax on items that are legally tax-exempt.

Retailers should familiarize themselves with all of the information below to prepare for the sales tax holiday:

Quick Reference for Tax Free and Taxed Items during Sales Tax Holiday
A handy reference to print out and place beside cash registers, post in stores, compare to your shopping list or use as a reference while shopping.
2010 Participating Cities & Counties
A Retailer Sales Tax Holiday Primer
Promotional Poster for Retailers
Revenue Department Presentation on Sales Tax Holiday
The Alabama Department of Revenue and Alabama Retail Association in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama put together this presentation to explain the law to businesses and answer any questions regarding how the sales tax holiday works.
2010 List of States with Sales Tax Holidays
Sales Tax Holiday Rule 810-6-3-.65
Sales Tax Holiday Act No. 2006-574

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