Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the return of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which will run Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, giving families a full month of savings on essential school supplies and more. And from now on, the month of savings will be permanent!
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday includes exemptions for:
School supplies selling for $50 or less:
Binders
Notebooks
Pens and pencils
Lunch boxes
Clothing, footwear, and apparel priced at $100 or less:
Backpacks
Pants
Shoes
Shirts
Sweaters
Learning aids selling for $30 or less:
Interactive Books
Puzzles
Flashcards
Personal computers and accessories priced at $1,500 or less (for noncommercial home or personal use):
Laptops
Flash drives
Printers
Headphones
According to a new survey, purchasing Back-to-School supplies has become more burdensome for parents. The cost to cover supplies has increased 10% over 2024. For more ways to save beyond the sales tax holiday, follow these tips!