West Virginia’s Second Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Ends This Month

Taxpayers have until Nov. 30 to take advantage of the tax savings

Nov. 5, 2009 -- CHARLESTON, W.Va.— West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

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Since Sept. 1, West Virginians will not have to pay sales and use tax on certain ENERGY STAR® qualified products valued at $5,000 or less. Tangible personal property for use in a trade or business is not subject to this sales tax holiday.

“This has been a great opportunity to save money right now on the purchase of energy efficient products, but it is also about long-term savings on energy consumption,” Manchin said. “I encourage all West Virginians to take advantage of this tax free time and get the appliances and other energy star products that they need.”

All West Virginia retailers of ENERGY STAR® qualified products are participating in the three-month long sales tax holiday. West Virginia retailers, who sell ENERGY STAR® qualified products, have been asked to display a sign in the store’s windows, on the doors, or in the aisles, noting their participation through Nov. 30, 2009.

Purchases qualify for the sales and use tax holiday if the purchase is for a product that:
• Has earned the ENERGY STAR® label.
• Costs $5,000 or less.
• Is for noncommercial home or personal use.

Gov. Manchin introduced the holiday legislation in 2008 and the West Virginia Legislature supported the idea by funding consumer initiatives like this. Attorney General Darrell McGraw’s Office successfully litigated against two credit card companies on behalf of West Virginia consumers. The results will fund future consumer initiatives.

Learn more about the holiday and the qualified products at www.wvtax.gov/energyStarSalesTaxHoliday.html

Source: West Virginia Governor