By Terry Schrimscher
SPRINGVILLE The City of Springville will join cities around Alabama in observance of the state’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday during the last weekend of February 2021. The sales tax exemption will apply to specific items commonly needed during severe weather. The Springville City Council approved a resolution to participate in the sales tax holiday at the regular council meeting on Monday night, January 4.
“Not only during these most difficult days but anytime taxpayers can keep more of their hard-earned income is appreciated,” said Springville Mayor Dave Thomas.
The tax holiday is part of an ongoing statewide initiative that began in 2012 exempting many items, priced under $60, from state sales and usage taxes. Local governments can choose to participate, or not, by eliminating local sales taxes during those days. Springville will not charge a local or state sales tax for approved purchases.