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These emergency supplies will be tax-free in Texas April 24-26

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LIVETags:&nbsp;Sign up for our NewslettersTags:&nbsp;SAN ANTONIO – To help Texans prepare for possible violent spring storms and the upcoming hurricane season, Texas will have a tax holiday for emergency supplies this month.The sales tax holiday for emergency supplies, which is held every spring, will be April 24-26.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminded Texans that the tax holiday could help them stock up on crucial supplies. The event is expected to save shoppers $1.8 million in state and local sales taxes.“While we can’t know when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can make sure our families, homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these and other emergencies,” Hegar said.These emergency preparation supplies will qualify for the tax exemption:These emergency preparation supplies will not qualify for the tax exemption:The Texas Comptroller’s Office said self-care items like antibacterial hand sanitizer, soap, spray and wipes are always exempt from sales tax but they need to be labeled with the “Drug Facts” panel.There is no limit to the number of emergency supplies that may be purchased. Supplies purchased online, by mail or over the telephone will also be tax-free if paid for during the exemption period.Emergency supplies have been on the minds of Texans throughout the coronavirus pandemic and following the deadly winter storm in February that during frigid conditions.Just this week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, due to “a combination of high generation outages typical in April” and demand.CPS Energy on Tuesday asked people to minimize non-emergency lighting and appliances and set thermostats 2 to 3 degrees higher.On Wednesday, ERCOT said the power grid is under “tight” conditions but there will be no conservation appeal. for emergency preparedness tips on KSAT.com.Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.About the Author:

LIVETags:&nbsp;Sign up for our NewslettersTags:&nbsp;SAN ANTONIO – To help Texans prepare for possible violent spring storms and the upcoming hurricane season, Texas will have a tax holiday for emergency supplies this month.The sales tax holiday for emergency supplies, which is held every spring, will be April 24-26.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminded Texans that the tax holiday could help them stock up on crucial supplies. The event is expected to save shoppers $1.8 million in state and local sales taxes.“While we can’t know when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can...

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