Sales tax holiday

Tax holiday for emergency prep supplies coming up

Texans can buy emergency preparation supplies next weekend without paying sales tax.

April 28 through 30, no sales tax will be charged on items such as portable generators, coolers, batteries and flashlights purchased in Texas.

“The severe weather we had last year—particularly Hurricane Harvey—was a stark reminder that Texans should be prepared for emergencies at all times. This tax holiday allows people to save money while ensuring they have the supplies they need before an emergency situation occurs,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a news release.

There is no limit on the number of qualifying items someone can buy. They include:

Priced less than $3,000

Portable generators

Priced less than $300 Emergency ladders Hurricane shutters

Priced less than $75 Axes

Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt) Can openers—nonelec- tric

Carbon monoxide detectors Coolers and ice chests for food storage—nonelectric Fire extinguishers First aid kits

Fuel containers Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits Hatchets

Ice products—reusable and artificial

Light sources—portable self-powered (including battery operated), includes can- dles, flashlights and lanterns

Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers

Radios— portable self-powered (including battery operated), includes two-way and weather band radios

Smoke detectors Tarps and other plastic sheeting

For more information, visit the Texas comptroller’s website at comptroller.texas.gov/ taxes/publications/98-1017. php.