North Carolina Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday 2013
- Oct 25, 2013 | Gail Cole
The state of North Carolina is providing a sales tax holiday for certain Energy Star-rated appliances; it runs Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Energy Star qualified products meeting the energy efficient guidelines set by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency will be exempt from sales and use taxes during the sales tax holiday. The floor price of the item does not impact exempt status. However, the exemption applies to purchases only, not the rental of qualifying items.
Exempt
Exempt appliances include, but are not limited to:
- Air-source heat pumps;
- Clothes washers;
- Ceiling fans and room air conditioners;
- Freezers and refrigerators;
- Programmable thermostats.
Immediate delivery
In order for the exemption to be valid, purchased products must be “for immediate delivery.” Delayed shipments will not qualify for the exemption unless they are delayed due to backlog or because the item is currently unavailable. If the customer requests delayed delivery, sales tax must be paid.
Business purchases subject to tax
The sales tax holiday is for individuals only. “Items purchased for use in trade or business are not covered by the exemption and are subject to applicable sales taxes.”
Several states offered a sales tax holiday for energy efficient products this year, including Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. They are popular among consumers, if a hassle for retailers. However, lawmakers in North Carolina are considering eliminating the state sales tax holidays.
Additional information is available on the North Carolina Department of Revenue Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday web page.
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