Mark your calendars — Virginia’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is back! From Friday, August 1 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m., you can stock up on qualifying items without paying sales tax.

 

What can you buy tax-free?

School Supplies, Clothing, and Footwear

• School supplies: $20 or less per item

• Clothing and footwear: $100 or less per item

Hurricane and Emergency Preparedness Items

• Portable generators: $1,000 or less per item

• Gas-powered chainsaws: $350 or less per item

• Chainsaw accessories: $60 or less per item

• Other eligible hurricane prep items: $60 or less per item

Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ Products

• Qualifying products for non-commercial, personal use: $2,500 or less per item

Whether you’re back-to-school shopping, prepping for hurricane season, or upgrading your home with energy-efficient appliances, the first weekend in August is the perfect time to save.

For a full list of eligible items, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation’s website.