Sales tax holiday for school supplies, emergency prep items runs Aug. 5-7

Virginia’s sales tax holiday runs Aug. 5-7. During the sales tax holiday, consumers may buy a number of products without paying sales tax.

Qualifying items include school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star and WaterSense products.

“During a time of high inflation and gas prices, Virginians will receive some needed tax relief this weekend as they support local businesses across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Our administration will continue to stand up for parents trying to buy school supplies for their children, Virginians preparing for upcoming weather-related events, and families struggling with the cost of living challenges. Building on the record tax relief for Virginians in this year’s budget, lowering the cost of living remains a top priority for my administration as we work together to make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

School supplies, clothing, and footwear

• Qualified school supplies – $20 or less per item
• Qualified clothing and footwear – $100 or less per item

Hurricane and emergency preparedness products

• Portable generators – $1,000 or less per item
• Gas-powered chainsaws – $350 or less per item
• Chainsaw accessories – $60 or less per item
• Other specified hurricane preparedness items – $60 or less per item

Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products

• Qualifying Energy Star™ or WaterSense™ products purchased for noncommercial home or personal use – $2,500 or less per item

Detailed lists of qualifying items and more information for retailers can be found online.