RICHMOND, Va. (rbs news now) — Virginians will be able to shop tax-free on select items during the state’s annual 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday.

The holiday begins Friday, August 1 at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m.

During this period, qualifying school supplies, clothing, hurricane preparedness items, and energy-efficient products will be exempt from Virginia’s sales tax.

Items eligible for the tax exemption include:

• School supplies priced at $20 or less per item
• Clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item
• Portable generators priced at $1,000 or less
• Gas-powered chainsaws priced at $350 or less
• Chainsaw accessories and other storm-related items priced at $60 or less
• Energy Star and WaterSense Items like energy-efficient appliances and water-conserving devices for noncommercial home or personal use, priced at $2,500 or less per item

The tax holiday aims to help families and individuals save money while preparing for the school year and hurricane season.

A full list of qualifying items and additional guidelines for retailers is available here.

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