Florida's tax

Florida’s first of two upcoming tax-free weekends for back-to-school supplies and more is rapidly approaching.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s largest tax relief plan in history in May, providing Floridians with more than $2.7 billion in tax relief that touches on everything from the state’s typical tax-free holidays revolving around back-to-school supplies and disaster preparedness items, but also temporarily waving taxes on recreational items and children’s toys and permanent sales tax exemptions for baby and toddler necessities.

The first 14-day tax-free weekend for back-to-school supplies runs between July 24 - Aug. 6, while the next one is set to happen during the first two weeks of January. Here’s what parents need to know to take advantage of those savings.

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Florida will have two back-to-school sales tax holidays between July 24 – Aug. 6 and Jan. 1-14, 2024.

During the sales tax holiday period, the following items will be exempt:

The “Freedom Summer” sales tax holiday runs from May 29 to Sept. 4 and provides exemptions for admissions to music, sporting and cultural events, state park annual passes and fitness facilities. It also targets certain boating, water, camping, fishing, residential pool and general outdoor supplies, plus children’s athletic equipment and toys.

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Florida’s historic sales tax relief package includes permanent exemptions for baby and toddler needs such as:

The package also provides permanent exemptions for other items:

The tools and equipment sales tax holiday will take place between Sept. 2-8. Here’s what’s included:

The tax relief package includes a one-year sales tax exemption on gas stoves and Energy Star appliances.