This joint resolution states the sense of Congress that States should establish "Veterans Tax Relief" three-day sales tax holidays that line up with Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day. The holidays would temporarily waive State sales taxes on consumer purchases for eligible veterans and military family members. Participation by States would be voluntary, so each State would decide whether to take part. The resolution says this does not require new Federal spending.
If your State adopts these weekends, eligible people could make purchases during those holiday weekends without paying State sales tax. Eligible participants named in the resolution include veterans, active duty service members, Reserves, and National Guard members. Whether your State participates and which purchases are covered would depend on State rules.
The resolution states that establishing a State sales tax holiday does not require new Federal spending. The resolution does not provide numbers or estimates for how much State tax revenue might change. No publicly available information on exact costs or fiscal effects is included in the text.
Supporters say the holidays would provide practical financial relief to veterans and military families, create yearly moments to recognize service on three national holidays, preserve State authority by making participation voluntary, and build on existing State sales tax holiday practices.
No publicly available information on opponents' views or objections is included in the resolution text.