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Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday April 25-27, 2026 <\/p>\n

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By the Office of Communication<\/p>\n

Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the\u00a02026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday<\/a>\u00a0for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.<\/p>\n

These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a sales price:<\/p>\n

Less than $3,000<\/p>\n

Less than $300
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\nEmergency ladders
\nHurricane shutters <\/p>\n

Less than $75
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\nAxes
\nBatteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt)
\nCan openers – nonelectric
\nCarbon monoxide detectors
\nCoolers and ice chests for food storage \u2013 nonelectric
\nFire extinguishers
\nFirst aid kits
\nFuel containers
\nGround anchor systems and tie-down kits
\nHatchets
\nIce products – reusable and artificial
\nLight sources – portable self-powered (including battery operated). Examples of items include: candles, flashlights and lanterns
\nMobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers
\nRadios – portable self-powered (including battery operated) – includes two-way and weather band radios
\nSmoke detectors
\nTarps and other plastic sheeting <\/p>\n

Note: Several over-the-counter self-care items, such as antibacterial hand sanitizer, soap, spray and wipes, are always exempt from sales tax if they are labeled with a \u201cDrug Facts\u201d panel in accordance with federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.<\/p>\n

These supplies do not qualify for tax exemption:
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\nMedical masks and face masks
\nCleaning supplies, such as disinfectants and bleach wipes
\nGloves, including leather, fabric, latex and types used in healthcare
\nToilet paper
\nBatteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles
\nCamping stoves
\nCamping supplies
\nChainsaws
\nPlywood
\nExtension ladders
\nStepladders
\nTents
\nRepair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies
\nServices performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies <\/p>\n


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