WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — As summer break comes to a close, back-to-school season is in full swing.
The National Retail Federation estimates the average American family will spend at least $874.68 in preparation for the upcoming school year.
Monday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 11 is Florida's back-to-school tax free holiday. This tax day was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Here's what's included:
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
- Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
- Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less
- Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use)
Here is a list of more sales tax holidays in the state:
- Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday: July 1 – July 31, 2024
- Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: June 1 – 14 and August 24 – September 6, 2024
- Skilled Worker Sales Tax Holiday: Sept. 1 – 7, 2024
- Sales tax exemptions on Baby & Toddler Clothing, Shoes, Diapers, and wipes are permanent.
