Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday

Florida Families Can Find Additional Cost Savings on Tax-Free School Supplies During Another Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday from January 1 - January 14

Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Retail Federation encourages Florida families and students to start the year strong by replenishing school supplies during the second period of the Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. Beginning Monday, January 1, 2024, and running through Sunday, January 14, Florida families can save on clothing, footwear, backpacks, school supplies, personal computers and more in the new year.

“Florida retailers are ready to assist families returning to school after winter break,” said Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation. “The extended Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will help Florida families and students restock for a fresh start this semester. Remember to support Florida businesses, Florida jobs and Florida communities -- 'Find It In Florida' during this extended sales tax holiday."

The traditional Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was extended by the Florida Legislature, offering two tax-exempt periods to Florida families during the state’s current fiscal year. The previous sales tax-exempt period was from July 24 through August 6, 2023. 

Florida shoppers can take advantage of tax savings during the beginning of 2024 in addition to the many discounts and sales retailers offer at the start of the New Year. 

The following items are available for purchase tax-free from January 1 through January 14:

• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item;
• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item;
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less; and
• Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

This second tax-exempt period helps cut costs for students and teachers when replenishing essential school items needed for the Spring semester.

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