Texas shoppers to Benefit from Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday
Texas shoppers will receive a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products Memorial Day weekend. The 2008 Energy Star sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. May 24 and ends at 11:59 p.m. May 26.
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
- Air conditioners priced under $6,000 (room and central units)
- Clothes washers
- Ceiling fans
- Dehumidifiers
- Dishwashers
- Light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
- Programmable thermostats
- Refrigerators priced under $2,000
More information: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_836/
Thanks!
Talia S. Dancer
Neighborhood Coordinator
