Alabama business are hoping for a boost, during this tax free weekend. You can purchases school supplies and clothing tax free starting tonight at midnight.
Shoe Station in Mobile is one of the stores hoping to cash in, this holiday weekend. Employees have been busy stocking shelves, waiting for shoppers who are purchasing school supplies, belts, shirts, and backpacks. Asst. Manager Edgar Rice says all employees are required to work. No one can take vacation days because they need all hands on deck. "Its quite busy like Christmas, It's all at once over the weekend."
Throughout the weekend, clothing and shoes under $100, school supplies under $50, and computers under $750 are tax free. Governor Robert Bentley came to Mobile this week to encourage shoppers to take advantage of savings. He says adults can save on items too. "Its not just for children.. If you want to buy a computer products, an i-pad laptop. I guess they are less than $750 aren't they?"
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