Sales tax holiday planned later this month for storm supplies

Published on Monday, May 12, 2008 9:08 AM CDT

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The annual sales tax holiday for Louisiana residents is scheduled for the latter part of this month, but it only pertains to hurricane preparedness items.

Recently announced by the Louisiana Department of Revenue, the 2008 Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will take place May 24 and 25.

During the two-day holiday, tax-free purchases are allowed for the first $1,500 of the sales price on the following items: flashlights and candles, several types of radios, tarpaulins, ground anchors, fuel tanks, batteries (not including autos or boats), cell phone batteries and chargers, non-electric food storage coolers, portable generators and storm shutter devices.

The annual holiday is a statewide event created by the Louisiana Legislature to assist families with the protection of their lives and property during a serious storm event.

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