Unlock Savings During the 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday
Published: October 19, 2023
Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday: Oct. 20- 22, 2023
Autumn is finally here and that means fall colors, pumpkin patches and a brand new tax-free weekend in Virginia. From Friday, October 20, at 12:01 am, all the way through the weekend until Sunday, October 22, at 11:59 pm, residents in select regions can participate in a 3-day sales tax holiday.
This limited-time event offers a golden opportunity to enjoy substantial savings on a wide array of essential items without the burden of additional sales tax. The list of tax-free items includes eligible school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness goods, as well as Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products.
Eligible Purchases
What can you get without the added cost of sales tax during this special event? Let's break it down:
1. School Supplies, Clothing, and Footwear: You can replenish your stock of these necessities without fretting over the extra expense of sales tax.
- Qualified School Supplies: Each item must be priced at $20 or less.
- Qualified Clothing and Footwear: Each item should cost $100 or less.
2. Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Products: In regions prone to storms and emergencies, these are vital items that you can purchase tax-free.
- Portable Generators: Priced at $1,000 or less per item.
- Gas-Powered Chainsaws: Each chainsaw should be $350 or less.
- Chainsaw Accessories: Each accessory can cost up to $60.
- Other Specified Hurricane Preparedness Items: These items must be $60 or less per piece.
3. Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ Products: For those looking to make environmentally friendly home improvements or simply upgrade to more efficient appliances, there's good news.
- Qualifying Energy Star™ or WaterSense™ products, designed for non-commercial home or personal use, are eligible. Each item should be $2,500 or less.
The 3-day sales tax holiday presents a remarkable opportunity to save money while ensuring that you have the essentials you need for the upcoming season. Don't forget to mark your calendar and take full advantage of this limited-time offer to stock up on these items without the added cost of sales tax. Whether you're gearing up for the school year, preparing for potential emergencies, or embracing a greener lifestyle, this event has something for everyone. Seize this chance to make your dollars go further and invest in the items you need without straining your finances.
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For a detailed list of qualifying items, and more information on Virginia's sales tax holiday visit tax.virginia.gov.
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