Don't Forget the Memorial Day "Energy Star" Sales Tax Holiday
If you buy an Energy Star appliance this Memorial Day weekend you won’t have to pay a sales tax The third annual Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday is this weekend and Texans can lower their utility bills and conserve energy with more energy efficient appliances – TAX FREE!
Look for the Energy Star label on the qualifying products listed below:
Air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less- Refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less
- Ceiling fans
- Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs
- Clothes washers
- Dishwashers
- Dehumidifiers
- Programmable thermostats
There is no limit on the number of qualifying items one can purchase during this sales tax holiday and it also applies to sales made through internet and catalog sales of eligible products as long as:
- the item is paid for and delivered to the purchaser during the exemption period; or
- the purchaser orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the exemption period for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period.
Texans can also use layaway plans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. Layaway sales of eligible products qualify for the exemption if :
- the final payment on a layaway order is made and the merchandise is given to the customer during the exemption period, or
- the order is accepted into layaway by the retailer during the exemption period for immediate delivery upon full payment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period.
Even delivery, shipping, handling or transportation charges connected to the sale of a qualifying item purchased tax free during the sales tax holiday qualifies for the exemption. So you can save all the way around during this Memorial Day weekend.