Missouri Sales Tax Holiday April 19-25, Energy Star Appliances Exempt
Summary
Missouri DOR announces the 2026 Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday from April 19-25. State sales tax will be waived on the first $1,500 of qualifying ENERGY STAR certified appliances including clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators. All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in this annual event.
What changed
Missouri DOR announces the annual Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday scheduled for April 19-25, 2026. The holiday exempts state sales tax on the first $1,500 of ENERGY STAR certified appliances including clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators. All Missouri municipalities, counties, and special districts participate.
Retailers selling qualifying appliances should update point-of-sale systems to automatically exempt state sales tax on eligible items up to the $1,500 limit per appliance during the holiday period. Consumers purchasing these items during the week should verify retailer compliance and retain receipts showing the tax-exempt amount.
What to do next
- Verify ENERGY STAR certification status before applying tax exemption at point of sale
- Update POS systems to reflect tax exemption for qualifying appliances April 19-25
- Confirm tax holiday participation with local taxing authorities if operating in multiple jurisdictions
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News Item April 07, 2026
2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.
“All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.”
According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances. This certification indicates that a product has been independently verified to meet strict standards – which can mean superior performance and long-term energy savings.
Clothes washers, dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, and refrigerators with the Energy Star certification are just some of the items that are exempt from state sales tax on the first $1,500 of each appliance purchased.
For more information on the sales tax holiday, a list of qualifying items, and frequently asked questions, visit dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/show-me-green/.
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JoDonn Chaney, Director of Strategy and Communications
Phone: (573) 751-8222
Email: JoDonn.Chaney@dor.mo.gov
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