Virginia 2008 Sales Tax Holiday for
Hurricane and Emergencyr Preparedness
 

May 25 – May 31, 2008

The following hurricane preparedness items may be purchased exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax during the “Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday,” provided that such items have a selling price of $60 or less per item.

• Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs and reusable ice
• Batteries (excluding automobile or boat batteries), including
   o AAA cell
   o AA cell
   o C cell
   o D cell
   o 6 volt
   o 9 volt
   o Cell phone batteries
• Any portable self-powered light sources including
   o Flashlights
   o Lanterns
   o Glow sticks

• Portable self-powered radios (including self-powered radios with electrical power capability)
• Two-way radios
• Weather band radios and NOAA weather radios

• Tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting
• Bungee cords, rope
• Ground anchor systems or tie down kits
• Ratchet straps
• Duct tape
• Carbon monoxide detectors
• Smoke detectors
• Fire extinguishers
• Gas or diesel fuel tanks or containers
• Water storage containers
• Nonelectric food storage coolers
• Bottled water
• Manual can openers

• Storm shutter devices
• Cell phone chargers
• First Aid Kits

The following hurricane preparedness items may be purchased exempt of the Retail Sales and Use Tax during the “Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday,” provided that such items have a selling price of $1000 or less per item.

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines and Rules are available online at Virginia Department of Taxation.

For additional information on hurricane preparation, visit the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website.

Go to the Travel Index  or   Hurricane Season 2008 index

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