Much to the displeasure of many school age children, school supplies are already appearing on grocery and retail store shelves, meaning the 2026 school year is just around the corner. But the relief of their parents that means the Statewide School Supply Tax Holiday is almost here too.
Beginning a tick after Midnight this coming Friday morning and lasting until midnight Sunday, parents can save state and local taxes on school supplies, clothing, books and computers.
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Gov. Ivey issued a statement encouraging parents to take advantage of the break on taxes, “Quality education is essential to continuing the historic momentum that Alabama is experiencing,” Governor Ivey stated. “Successful students need to be properly equipped for the classroom, and this tax-free weekend makes school supplies more accessible to families across our state. An investment in our students is an investment in the future of Alabama.”
Thanks to the Alabama Legislature, this year’s exemptions have expanded, by increasing the dollar thresholds and indexing them to the Consumer Price Index. Pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are just a few of the school supplies that will be free from state sales tax…