Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Underway on Back-to-School Items

Alabama’s sales tax holiday weekend is underway on back-to-school items and other merchandise, such as diapers and some computers. From Friday, August 5 until midnight Sunday, August 7, the state is waiving its 4% sales tax on eligible clothes, school supplies and electronics.

In addition, many cities and counties are waiving their local taxes. To get a complete list of what can be bought tax-free and which local governments are removing their local taxes, click here.