ALABAMA – From July 6 – 8, residents will be able to prepare for disaster by purchasing eligible exempt items during the state’s first annual sales tax holiday. Covered Items ¬- $60 or less per item • AAA-cell batteries • AA-cell batteries • C-cell batteries • D-cell batteries • 6-volt batteries • 9-volt batteries •…

Victims in Kentucky counties that were declared disaster areas after the March 2 tornadoes will get a sales tax break on materials they purchase for rebuilding their houses or other structures. HB 255 will authorize the state treasury to refund 6 percent state sales tax for three years for building materials the owners purchase if...

NEW YORK – Yoga studios fall into a category of weight control or health salons businesses, decided the New York Department of Taxation and finance, therefore they will be entitled to pay the city’s levy. The state has already began auditing yoga studios and presenting them with bills for the past three years back sales…

LOUISIANNA – On May 26 – 27, residents can participate in the 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday and stock up on flashlights, batteries, generators and other storm-related items. The sales tax holiday exempts the first $1500 of the purchase price of each eligible item: • Self-powered light sources (flashlights and candles) • Portable self-powered…

VIRGINIA – Starting May 25 through May 31 residents can purchase certain supplies and equipment needed for hurricane preparedness exempt from sales tax. The following items, with a selling price of $60 or less, can be purchase tax free during this period. • Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice • Batteries (AAA,...