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Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Missouri's ‘Show Me Green' sales tax holiday begins this weekend
MISSOURI – This weekend marks the start of Missouri's Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, giving residents a chance to save money on energy-efficient appliance upgrades. From April 19-25, shoppers won't have to pay a state sales tax on qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances for up to $1,500 per item. ENERGY STAR-certified appliances meet energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These products ultimately use less energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help consumers cut utility costs. Restraining order filed against St. Louis Sheriff following second worksite visit The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday initiative is part of a boarder effort to encouraged eco-friendly choices and long-term savings. The state says the following ENERGY STAR appliances qualify for the sales tax holiday: Air conditioners Clothes dryers Clothes washers Dishwashers Freezers Furnaces Heat pumps Refrigerators Water heaters According to the state, the exemption applies to the first $1,500 of the purchase price for each qualifying appliance. Any amount over $1,500 will be taxed at the regular state rate. Online purchases are also eligible for the sales tax holiday, as long as they're made through a Missouri-based business and meet timing and product requirements. The tax exemption should be available in all cities, counties and districts, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now One other key consideration: All qualifying sales for the Show Me Green holiday will have a sales tax rate of zero percent and should be reported under the adjustment column of your sales tax return. The tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 19 and ends at midnight on Friday, April 25. For a closer look at Missouri's Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Missouri tax holiday offers savings on energy-efficient appliances
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this month, allowing Missourians to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. From April 19-25, state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR-certified appliances. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV This certification can result in better performance and long-term energy savings because it shows that a product has been independently confirmed to meet strict standards. 'All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,' said Missouri's Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. 'This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.' Missouri news: Headlines from St. Louis, Jefferson City and across the Show-Me State The first $1,500 of each appliance purchased is exempt from state sales tax, including air conditioners, refrigerators with the Energy Star certification, clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, and more. Click here for a full list of items that qualify for the holiday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
