16-07-2025
Alabama Tax Free Weekend: time to stock up
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As summer begins to wrap up, the time has come to stock up on school supplies during the annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday approaches this weekend in Alabama.
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'A new school year brings new opportunities, and we want every Alabama student to step into the classroom ready to learn and succeed,' Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said in a recent news release. 'This tax holiday is one more way we're supporting our Alabama families and reinforcing the importance of education across our state. When we invest in our students and equip them for success, we're building a stronger future for all of Alabama.'
This Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators, and rulers will be sales tax free. School uniforms, books, and computers will also be exempt from sales tax.
'ALDOR is pleased we can offer this tax-free opportunity to parents and caregivers across Alabama who are getting their children ready for the upcoming school year,' Alabama Department of Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett said. 'Many counties, cities, and towns are also participating in the tax-free holiday, so we encourage everyone in Alabama to take advantage, and we wish students all the best this year.'
Counties and municipalities are able to participate by removing local sales and use tax from the same items during the same time frame, the release said.
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To view a full list of sales tax-free items, visit the website. To find out if your city or county is participating in the holiday, visit this page.
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