HERE'S THE LATEST AND GREATEST ON FLORIDA'S TAX FREE HOLIDAYS!

🎒 Florida Turns Back‑to‑School Tax Holiday into a Monthly Tradition

Starting August 1 through 31, 2025, Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday is now a permanent statewide event. Families can buy common school‑related items without the 6% sales tax—no need to rush to a three‑day window anymore! Wikipedia+9Florida Dept. of Revenue+9WBBH+9Lakeland Mom+1352Today+1

What’s Tax‑Free in August:

• Clothing, footwear, accessories, wallets, backpacks, diaper bags – up to $100 each

• School supplies (e.g., pens, notebooks, glue, markers) – up to $50 each

• Learning aids & jigsaw puzzles – up to $30 each

• Personal computers & accessories (laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice) – up to $1,500, for personal/home use only 352Today+5Florida Dept. of Revenue+5Lakeland Mom+5

Note: Not taxable under this holiday: briefcases, watches, jewelry, game consoles, cell phones, or anything over the price caps. Florida Dept. of Revenue

🌀 Hurricane‑Prep Supplies: Now Tax‑Free All Year Long

As of July 1, 2025, Florida permanently removed sales tax on a range of hurricane and disaster‑prep items—gone is the annual hurricane‑season tax holiday scramble! Axios+7352Today+7WBBH+7

Items Included in the Permanent Exemption:

• Portable generators

• Batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 6‑volt, 9‑volt

• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, tarps, ground‑anchor tie‑down kits, 5‑gal or less fuel cans CF Public+4Avalara+4WBBH+4

Also permanently tax‑free:

• Bicycle helmets, lifeboat jackets, sunscreen, insect repellent CF Public+4Avalara+4Lakeland Mom+4

• Admission fees to state parks and events (like the NASCAR Cup at Homestead‑Miami Speedway) Avalara+1Lakeland Mom+1

But items like flashlights or weather radios are not included; they remain taxable outside of any limited holiday. 352TodayWBBHAxios

🌲 Hunting, Fishing & Camping Gear: A Tax‑Free Fall!

From September 8 through December 31, 2025, Florida introduces a temporary sales tax holiday for outdoor recreation gear. Perfect timing for fall adventures and gift shopping! Federation of Tax Administrators+6Avalara+6Lakeland Mom+6

Tax‑Free Items Include:

• Tents up to $200

• Camping chairs, sleeping bags, stoves, hammocks – up to $50

• Lanterns, flashlights – up to $30

• Fishing rods/reels – up to $75 (or $150 for sets)

• Tackle boxes, fishing gear, bait – up to $30 (gear) / $10 (bait sets) Florida Dept. of Revenue+3Lakeland Mom+3Avalara+3Avalara

✅ Why These Changes Matter

• Consistency for families: Say goodbye to worrying about exact holiday dates—August is always tax‑free for school essentials. 352Today+5CF Public+5The Sun+5

• Better disaster readiness: No more last‑minute scramble in June—stock up year‑round on safety items. WBBH352Today

• Support outdoor enthusiasts: The extended fall window is great for hunters, campers, and anglers gearing up for peak season. 352Today+3Lakeland Mom+3WBBH+3

• Tax relief & savings: Collectively, the tax cuts amount to over $428 million in expected savings for residents. Federation of Tax Administrators+9CF Public+9Axios+9

🗓️ Florida 2025 Tax‑Free Highlights at a Glance

🛍 Tips for Shoppers

• Shop online or local: Both count, but online orders must be accepted during the holiday to be tax‑exempt. Wikipedia+10Florida Dept. of Revenue+10352Today+10Federation of Tax Administrators+2Kiplinger+2352Today+2Lakeland Mom+5Avalara+5The Sun+5The Sun

• Use price limits wisely: Each individual item must meet the dollar threshold.

• Avoid bundled traps: Mixed bundles with taxable items lose the tax‑free benefit.

• Reimburse appropriately: Rain checks, layaways, and exchanges during the holiday still maintain tax‑free status—if completed properly. Avalara+2Florida Dept. of Revenue+2Federation of Tax Administrators+2

In Summary

Florida’s 2025 tax policy reforms bring meaningful, permanent relief:

• Monthly back‑to‑school tax holiday every August

• Year‑round sales tax exemption on hurricane/disaster prep items

• Extended fall holiday for outdoor gear, plus tax-free entry to parks and events

Families can now plan ahead with confidence, saving on essentials without the stress of strict dates or windows.

Here's to smoother back-to-school shopping and better hurricane preparedness in the Sunshine State 🌞