Water-efficient and Energy Star product sales tax holidays set for May 24-26
AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s upcoming water-efficient products and Energy Star sales tax holidays.
“Older, inefficient appliances and outdated water systems can put a tremendous strain on our power grids and water supplies,” Hegar said. “By taking advantage of these sales tax holidays, Texans can make upgrades that will help alleviate those pressures and lower their utility bills – while saving money on state and local sales taxes.”
Created by the Texas Legislature, the holidays take place Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26. The comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save $15.2 million in state and local sales tax.
During the water-efficient products sales tax holiday, products displaying a WaterSense label or logo can be purchased tax-free for personal or business use. These include showerheads, bathroom sink faucets and accessories, toilets, urinals, and landscape irrigation controls.
The sales tax holiday also applies to lawn and garden products that help conserve water outdoors. Items qualifying for the exemption include soaker or drip-irrigation hoses; moisture controls for sprinkler or irrigation systems; mulch; and plants, trees and grasses. These items can be purchased tax-free for residential use only.
“There’s no limit to the number of water-efficient or water-conserving products you can purchase tax-free,” a spokesman said.
Certain energy-efficient products displaying the Energy Star logo can be purchased tax-free, including air conditioners priced at $6,000 or less, refrigerators priced at $2,000 or less, ceiling fans, fluorescent light bulbs, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and clothes washers.
Visit the comptroller’s website for more information on the Water-Efficient Products Sales Tax Holiday and the ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday.
Estimated annual energy and water savings for eligible products are listed below.
