Tax Free School Supply Days Extended
The tax free school supply weekend has been extended this year to…
Believe it or not, the first day of school is just around the corner. And this year the state has extended the tax-free shopping from 3 days to 5 days. Florida's sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. August 2nd. and runs through 11:59 p.m. August 6th.
As reported by Florida Today, this year also includes a break on "technology" purchases like computers and accessories of up to $1,000. You'll have 5 full days to save at least 6% on in-state and local school related purchases.
The Florida Retail Federation reports this tax-free holiday is the state's second busiest shopping holiday (behind Black Friday). So keep in mind, online shopping is also tax-free during these days.
Below you will find a list of the more popular items that will be tax-exempt:
COMPUTERS & ACCESSORIES:
- Desktop, laptop and tablets for noncommercial or personal use
- Car adapters for laptop computers
- Computer batteries
- Computer towers
- Electronic book readers
- Hard drives
- Headphones, earbuds
- Printers
- Ink cartridges
- Routers
- Scanners
- Software (non-recreational)
Clothing & Accessories:
- Jackets, jeans, leggings, blouses, pants, shirts, underclothes, robes
- Fitness clothing
- Handbags, purses, wallets
- Backpacks and book bags
- Bicycle helmets (youth)
- Shoes (including athletic shoes)
- Swim suits and trunks
