Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6.
Whether you're shopping for the kids or yourself, the savings can add up.
Related: WPTV's Back to School Expo is this Saturday from 10-4 at the Mall at Wellington Green. Details and schedule for entertainment and WPTV personality appearances here.
During this time, qualifying items will be exempt from sales tax:
Clothing up to $60 each item
This includes garments and accessories.
Shoes up to $60 per pair
Note that, as with clothing, only items costing less than $60 will ring up tax-free.
School supplies up to $15 each
Personal computers up to $750
And certain computer-related accessories up to $750 each item.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to:
- Any item of clothing selling for more than $60;
- School supplies item selling for more than $15;
- Books that are not otherwise exempt;
- Personal computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes;
- Rentals or leases of any eligible items;
- Repairs or alterations of any eligible items; or
- Sales of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.
For examples of eligible items in each category, visit the state's webpage here.
