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The Home Depot Expands Tax-Free Offerings for Military Families

In a significant move to support military families, The Home Depot has expanded its range of tax-free shopping options for home improvement products. This enhancement applies to more military families across the United States, allowing them to access an extensive selection of home improvement items without the burden of sales tax. This program caters to over 34 million eligible military exchange customers, providing them with increased savings and accessibility to a vast inventory of essential home improvement tools and appliances.

As part of this initiative, The Home Depot has entered into expanded partnerships with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Originally focused on large appliances, the program now encompasses nearly all products available at homedepot.com, effectively broadening the offerings to include power tool sets, outdoor equipment, grills, garden tools, ceiling fans, and much more. This remarkable program totals over 2 million products available tax-free for qualifying military shoppers.

Who Can Benefit?

Active-duty service members, their dependents, retirees, National Guard members, Reservists, Coast Guard members, and honorably discharged veterans can take advantage of these tax-free online purchases. Eligibility must be confirmed through platforms like ShopMyExchange.com or myNavyExchange.com.

Jordan Broggi, the executive vice president of Customer Experience and president of Online at The Home Depot, expressed the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting the military community. He stated, “The Home Depot has been a longtime supporter of veteran causes, giving back through career opportunities, professional trades training, community investments, and accessible housing initiatives. Offering the military community greater benefits is one additional way we can support military members and their families after they've given us so much.”

Additional Benefits for Military Families

Not only does this expansion enhance the shopping experience for military members, but it also includes several lifelong perks, such as:

• - Tax-Free Shopping: An enduring benefit that ensures military families can shop without sales tax.
• - Free Shipping: Available for major appliances, which alleviates additional financial burdens.
• - 10% Military Discount: This discount applies to all full-priced, non-appliance merchandise, aligning with the benefits available at The Home Depot’s physical stores.

Tom Shull, Exchange Director and CEO, highlighted the importance of this initiative, commenting, “This is a major quality-of-life enhancement for our Nation's Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Offering an expanded assortment of discounted products from The Home Depot is a force multiplier for our heroes who have earned tax-free savings and military-exclusive pricing for life.”

In addition, retired Rear Admiral Robert J. Bianchi, CEO of NEXCOM, mentioned that the partnership has allowed for a wider range of quality goods and services at competitive prices for service members: “Our NEX locations around the world offer quality goods and services at a savings to our most deserving patrons.”

Home Depot's Commitment to Veterans

The Home Depot has a long-standing relationship with the military community, employing numerous veterans and military spouses. Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested over $550 million in veteran-related initiatives and has pledged to increase this investment to $750 million by 2030. To learn more about The Home Depot and its ongoing commitment to military families and veterans, visit www.homedepot.com/military.

This latest initiative from The Home Depot further solidifies the company’s dedication to enhancing the lives of military families, offering them more options, greater savings, and continued support in their home improvement endeavors as a gesture of gratitude for their service.