WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Four yearlong Florida sales tax holidays began Saturday on certain appliances, gas stoves, home hardening products and items for children 5 and younger, including diapers.
Also, the Freedom Summer Tax Holiday for qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events continues through Sept. 4.
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Lawmakers approved the tax exemptions during this year's legislative session. The governor’s office said it will provide Florida families with $2.7 billion in tax relief during the fiscal year.
The appliances and gas stoves exemption, which is new this year, last through June 30, 2024.
Energy Star appliances that are tax free include washing machines, clothes dryers and water heaters that cost $1,500 or less, and refrigerators that cost $4,500 or less.
Gas ranges and cooktops do not have price limit, according to the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Just 8% of Floridians were cooking on gas stoves as of 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The home hardening includes impact-resistant doors, windows and garage doors with no cost limit.
The children's items are diapers, clothing, apparel and shoes with no price limit.
Other tax holidays: disaster preparedness Aug. 26-Sept. 8, back to school July 24-Aug. 6 and Jan. 1-14, 2024; and tools Sept. 2-8.
