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  • Only certain items are tax-free
  • Prepare yourself for an emergency
  • Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

No matter where you live in Texas a natural disaster is possible. The state of Texas knows this and to help they have put together an entire weekend to get you prepared for the upcoming 2023 hurricane season.

Even if you don't get hurricanes in your part of Texas, you might benefit from a tax-free purchase of items that could help you and your family from floods or wildfires.

There is no limit on the number of things you can purchase that qualify for this tax-free incentive. You don't have to give an exemption certificate as it will automatically be tax-free when you check out.

Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Starts Saturday

At exactly 12:01 AM on Saturday, April 22nd the clock begins on the tax-free holiday. It will continue until midnight on Monday, April 24th.

There might be some things that you have planned on purchasing that are included on the list, so you should try to take advantage of it. Inflation & manufacturing problems have caused shortages of these types of items in the past few years, but now you can now find these things more readily.

There is a cap on how much each item can cost. Here are some examples:

  • Less than $3000
    • Portable Generators
  • Less than $300
    • Emergency ladders, hurricane shutters
  • Less Than $75
    • Axes

Take a look at the entire list of 23 items that will be tax-free this weekend.

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