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TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION

2008 SALES TAX HOLIDAY

July 31 – August 3, 2008

EXEMPT COMPUTERS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
 
The single purchase of $1,500.00 or less of personal computers and personal computer related accessories for noncommercial home or personal use is exempt during the exemption period. Computer related accessories include keyboards, monitors, other peripheral devices, personal digital assistant, modems for Internet and network access and non-recreational software. Computer and computer related accessories do not include furniture, cellular telephones, any systems, devices, software, or peripherals designed or intended primarily for recreational use, purchases for a trade or business, or items leased or rented. Click here to view a list of taxable items.
 
LIST OF EXEMPT ITEMS:
 
Antivirus Software
Batteries (designed for a computer)
Cables (computer)
Car Adaptor for Laptop
CD/DVD/Floppy Disks (blank)
Central Processing Unit
Compact Disk Drives
Computer Supplies
Computers
Database Software
Docking Station (designed for a computer)
Educational Software
Finance Software
Greeting Card Software
Hard Drive (computer)
Internet Software
Keyboard
Memory
Microphone
Modems
Monitors
Motherboard
Mouse
Operational Software
Personal Digital Assistant Devices (except those allowing any type of voice communication)
Port Replicators
Printer Cartridges
Printers (including "all-in-one" models)
Router
Scanners
Screen Projectors (monitor type)
Software (non-recreational)
Speakers (computer)
Storage Devices
USB Cables
USB Memory Devices (excluding those designed for use in digital cameras or other taxable items)
Web Camera
Word-processing Software
Zip Drives