Alabama officials encourage residents to prepare for severe weather tax-free weekend

Alabama officials encourage residents to prepare for severe weather tax-free weekend

ALABAMA (WRBL) — Governor Kay Ivey is encouraging Alabama families and businesses to take advantage of the annual Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday that is taking place from Friday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 22. Alabama is offering a sales tax holiday on certain items to help residents prepare for severe weather. “Severe weather can [...]

Alabama severe weather tax holiday list: What’s available Feb. 20-22

Tornado damage from the Fultondale/Center Point tornado on January 26, 2021. (American Red Cross of Alabama) Severe weather in the Birmingham metro area unfortunately happens often and no one is immune. For example, since 2021, tornadoes have touched down locally in Fultondale, Homewood, Mountain Brook and Shelby County. That’s why the state of Alabama’s severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday matters.   This year’s sales tax holiday begin…