- Sales tax holidays allow consumers to buy certain items tax-free, but create compliance challenges for businesses due to changing dates and rules.
- Alabama’s 2026 sales tax holidays: Feb 21-23 for severe weather preparedness items (e.g., batteries, generators, first aid kits) and July 17-19 for back-to-school items (e.g., clothing, computers, school supplies, books).
- Arkansas: August 8-9, 2026, for back-to-school items including clothing, accessories, school supplies, and electronic devices.
- Connecticut: August 16-22, 2026, for clothing (details cut off in provided text).
- The schedule is updated in real-time as states finalize dates and categories; businesses must stay vigilant to remain compliant.
Source: taxjar.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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