MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama shoppers will have the opportunity to save on back-to-school purchases during the state’s 21st annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 17, and continues through midnight Sunday, July 19.
During the three-day event, qualifying school supplies, clothing, computers and books can be purchased free of Alabama’s 4% state sales tax. More than 300 cities and counties are also expected to waive their local sales taxes, providing additional savings for families. Shoppers are encouraged to verify whether their local community is participating before making purchases.
According to the Alabama Retail Association, this year’s tax holiday features expanded exemption limits following legislation approved during the 2025 legislative session. The association advocated for the changes, which increased the maximum purchase prices for qualifying items and tied future adjustments to the Consumer Price Index.
What Qualifies?
The Alabama Department of Revenue has established the following exemption limits for eligible purchases:…