Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent.
You’ll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Two sales tax holidays are offered in 2024 for hurricane supplies, including lots of everyday products.
The sales tax holidays in 2024 are June 1 through June 14, and August 24 through September 6, and are valid for a variety of eligible items, including hurricane supplies.
Usually, specific price points are required for tax-exempt status to apply. The list of eligible items is online.
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Examples of items included in the tax holiday:
- Flashlights and other eligible light sources that are $40 or less
- Batteries $50 or less
- Portable generators costing $3,000 or less
- Portable power banks, $60 or less
- Radios $50 or less
- Smoke detectors $70 or less
- Fire extinguishers $70 or less
The list of eligible items is online. Some household items that are eligible for the tax holiday are useful anytime, such as pet products and fire extinguishers. First-aid kits are always exempt from sales tax.
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Other sales tax holidays in Florida include changes to purchase impact-resistant doors and windows and energy-efficient appliances, as well as school supplies and apparel.
In Florida, state sales tax is 6 percent or $6 for every $100 spent. Usually, in cities or counties with additional local sales tax, that tax is also waived. If you spend $250 on eligible items, you’ll save at least $15 in sales taxes.
Individual qualifying items must be within designated price limits. You can find more details in this Florida Department of Revenue fact sheet.
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