To celebrate “Freedom Month” in July, Florida is set to kick off a sales tax holiday spanning the entire month, according to the Department of Revenue.
The tax holiday comes courtesy of HB 7073, a tax relief package that was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last month.
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In a release, state officials announced that the latest tax holiday started on July 1 and runs through July 31, though only certain items will be eligible.
Most of these items involve goods typically used in outdoor activities, like swimming, camping and fishing. However, admissions to concerts and similar events are also covered by the holiday.
Those items are as follows:
| Type of Items | Items | Prices |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC SCOOTERS | Two wheels max, less than 75 pounds, maximum speed of 35 mph | Sales price must be $500 or less |
| BOATING/WATER ACTIVITY SUPPLIES | Canoes | Sales price must be $500 or less |
| Kayaks | Sales price must be $500 or less | |
| Paddleboards | Sales price must be $300 or less | |
| Surfboards | Sales price must be $300 or less | |
| Water Skis | Sales price must be $150 or less | |
| Wakeboards | Sales price must be $150 or less | |
| Kneeboards | Sales price must be $150 or less | |
| Recreational Inflatable Water Tubes | Sales price must be $150 or less | |
| Life Jackets | Sales price must be $75 or less | |
| Coolers | Sales price must be $75 or less | |
| Paddles | Sales price must be $75 or less | |
| Oars | Sales price must be $75 or less | |
| Safety Flares | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Recreational Pool Tubes | Sales price must be $35 or less | |
| Pool Floats | Sales price must be $35 or less | |
| Inflatable Chairs | Sales price must be $35 or less | |
| Pool Toys | Sales price must be $35 or less | |
| Snorkels | Sales price must be $25 or less | |
| Goggles | Sales price must be $25 or less | |
| Swimming Mask | Sales price must be $25 or less | |
| CAMPING SUPPLIES | Tents | Sales price must be $200 or less |
| Sleeping Bags | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Portable Hammocks | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Camping Stoves | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Collapsible Camping Chairs | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Camping Lanterns | Sales price must be $30 or less | |
| Flashlights | Sales price must be $30 or less | |
| FISHING SUPPLIES | Rods and Reels (if sold as a set) | Sales price must be $150 or less |
| Rods and Reels (if sold individually) | Sales price must be $75 or less | |
| Tackle Boxes or Bags | Sales price must be $30 or less | |
| Bait or Fishing Tackle (if multiple items are sold together) | Sales price must be $10 or less | |
| Bait or Fishing Tackle (if sold individually) | Sales price must be $5 or less | |
| OUTDOOR SUPPLIES | Bicycles | Sales price must be $500 or less |
| Outdoor gas/charcoal grills | Sales price must be $250 or less | |
| Binoculars | Sales price must be $200 or less | |
| Sunglasses | Sales price must be $100 or less | |
| Hydration Packs | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Bicycle Helmets | Sales price must be $50 or less | |
| Water Bottles | Sales price must be $30 or less | |
| Sunscreen/Sunblock | Sales price must be $15 or less | |
| Insect Repellent | Sales price must be $15 or less | |
| POOL SUPPLIES | Residential pool and spa chemicals purchased by an individual | Sales price must be $150 or less |
| Individual residential pool and spa replacement parts, nets, filters, lights and covers | Sales price must be $100 or less | |
| ADMISSIONS* | Live Music Events | -- |
| Live Sporting Events | -- | |
| Movies | -- | |
| Museum Entry (including annual passes) | -- | |
| State Park Entry (including annual passes) | -- | |
| Ballets | -- | |
| Plays | -- | |
| Musical Theater Performances | -- | |
| Fairs | -- | |
| Festivals | -- | |
| Cultural Events | -- | |
| Private and Membership Clubs (providing physical fitness facilities) | -- |
(*Applies to tickets held on any date between July 1 and Dec. 31.)
In addition, the release clarifies how the tax holiday applies to various sales situations. These include:
- Layaway: If a customer places an item on layaway, that item is eligible for the tax exemption during the sales tax holiday
- Online Shopping: The sales tax exemptions will also apply to remote sales — including mail order, catalog and internet — just so long as the order is accepted during the holiday timeframe.
- Gift Cards: Qualifying items bought with a gift card may only receive the sales tax exemption during the holiday period. Using a gift card afterward will not net the exemption.
- Rentals: The sales tax holiday does not apply to rentals of any eligible items.
For more information on the upcoming sales tax holiday, click here.
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