Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Texas plans tax holiday on energy-efficient goods

From San Antonio Business Journal, April 29, 2009...

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said Wednesday that consumers throughout the state could save as much as $3 million if they buy energy-efficient appliances and other household items next month during the Memorial Day weekend.

The state has scheduled a three-day tax holiday on state and local taxes when consumers buy products bearing the Energy Star label. The Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday applies to air conditioners priced under $6,000, refrigerators priced less than $2,000, ceiling fans, incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, washers, dishwashers, dehumidifiers and programmable thermostats.

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