What items are currently tax-exempt during Florida’s tax holidays?
Florida’s Tax Holidays: Save Money on Your Purchases
Florida offers several exciting tax holidays throughout the year, allowing residents to enjoy shopping without the burden of sales tax. With multiple tax holidays currently available and more on the horizon, here are the various tax holidays offered by the Sunshine State:
1. Freedom Summer
From May 29 until Sept. 4, you can indulge in boating and water activity supplies, camping gear, fishing equipment, outdoor essentials, pool supplies, children’s athletic gear, and toys without paying sales tax. Additionally, admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, state park annual passes, and fitness facilities are also exempt. Certain price ranges apply for non-admissions items. For more details, visit the state’s website.
2. School Supplies
From now until Aug. 6, 2023, and again from Jan. 1, 2024, until Jan. 14, 2024, eligible school supplies are tax-exempt, just in time for students to return to classes in the Sunshine State. This includes clothing, footwear, accessories, school supplies, learning aids, jigsaw puzzles, and personal computers and related accessories for noncommercial home or personal use. Visit the state’s website for a comprehensive list of qualifying items.
3. Disaster Preparedness Supplies
From Aug. 26, 2023, to Sept. 8, 2023, Florida waives sales tax on eligible items for disaster preparedness, particularly for hurricane season. The tax-exempt items include smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, portable radios, batteries, self-powered light sources, and more. Be sure to check the state’s website for further details on the disaster preparedness tax holiday.
4. Appliances
Florida offers two tax holidays for appliance purchases. The first tax holiday, from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, covers gas ranges and cooktops. The second tax holiday, also from July 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, is for ENERGY STAR appliances such as washing machines, dryers, water heaters, and refrigerators. Visit the state’s website to learn more about the qualifications for these tax exemptions.
5. Tools
From Sept. 2-8, 2023, certain types of tools and hardware equipment are tax-exempt in Florida. Eligible items include tool belts and ladders within specific price ranges. For example, tool belts priced at $100 or less and ladders priced at $250 or less are exempt from sales tax. For additional information, refer to the state’s website.
6. Home Hardening
From July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, Florida offers a tax exemption on home hardening items. These include impact-resistant doors, windows, and garage doors, designed to protect your home from storms and natural disasters. Discover more about the home hardening tax holiday on the state’s website.
Take advantage of these tax holidays and save money on your purchases in Florida. For more information and a complete list of qualifying items, visit the state’s website.
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