Florida Makes Changes to Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Last year, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Back to School Sales Tax holiday would become permanent, lastly throughout the month of August...
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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!
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