Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers and clothing free of the state's four percent sales or use tax.  Rainsville and Dekalb County have opted to participate again in 2010 by waiving county and city sales tax on those items.

That means you can take advantage of ZERO percent tax on hundreds of items on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 6th, 7th and 8th.

What's tax exempt during the tax holiday weekend? It's not just back-to-school essentials. Jeans, boots, pants, skirts, dresses, and shoes up to $100 will be tax free. Computers up to $750 - tax free. School supplies up to $50. See this Alabama Department of Revenue information sheet for a broader list: Sales Tax Holiday Quick Reference Sheet (PDF)

Tax holiday shopping photo showcase View photos of some tax-free merchandise at Rainsville merchants from August 2009.

Rainsville Chamber member stores with tax exempt merchandise

Support local merchants during the 2010 Alabama Sales Tax Holiday
Why support local merchants?

Fred's: Clothing, shoes, school supplies Brantley's Western & Casual Wear: Clothing, shoes, boots DeKalb Farmers Co-op: Clothing, boots Lucky's Supermarket: Special inventory of school supplies, Better Way Shoppe: Clothes, shoes All That Glitters: Clothes, shoes

Heritage House Kids: Childrens clothing, children's footwear North Alabama Trophies: School t-shirts, school caps, backpacks The PC Station: Computers, printers, printer cartridges Foodland (Rainsville): School supplies Penny's From Heaven Spa: Certain fashion items The Looking Glass: Clothes, shoes

Download ARA's flyer: Flyer from Alabama Retail Association (PDF)