Florida Makes Back-to-School Tax Free Holiday Permanent

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!