During Summer 2024, Floridians can save money on school supplies, uniforms, clothing, camping gear, kayaks, snorkeling gear, fishing rods, outdoor supplies, sports equipment, concert tickets, annual museum memberships, sporting events, plays, gym memberships, batteries, coolers, generators, power tools, and more.
Previous tax free holidays and tax free weeks in Florida have been expanded to provide savings on a variety of items during tax exempt weeks and months.
Called a variety of things including the Florida free tax weekend or Florida tax free holiday, during these tax free weeks in Florida in 2024 (that actually range from 14 days to 3 months this year) you will not pay the state of Florida sales tax of 6% OR any additional county discretionary sales surtax on specific items listed below. Florida’s 2024 Tax Free Weekends are part of HB 7073 passed by the Florida Legislature in March 2024 and signed by the Governor on May 7, 2024.
In addition, in 2023 the Florida Legislature passed permanent Florida sales tax exemptions specifically for families including no state sales tax on diapers in Florida, no sales tax on baby and toddler clothing and shoes, primarily intended for children age 5 or younger, no sales tax on cribs, strollers, baby gear, and more, beginning July 1, 2023.
Florida Tax Free Weekends in 2024
2024 Florida Sales Tax Holidays – Jump To:
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays:
June 1 – June 14, 2024 AND August 24 – September 6, 2024
This tax holiday is intended to help Floridians get prepared for Hurricane Season. During the 14 day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Weeks, the items listed below are exempt from sales tax. There are two “disaster preparedness” sales tax holidays this year – June 1 – June 14, 2024 AND August 24 – September 6, 2024.
- portable self-powered light source with a sales price of $40 or less
- portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or weather band radio selling for $50 or less
- tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $100 or less
- ground anchor system or tie-down kit selling for $100 or less
- gas or diesel fuel tank selling for $50 or less
- batteries – AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $50 or less
- nonelectric food storage cooler selling for $60 or less
- portable generator that is used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $1,000 or less
- reusable ice selling for $20 or less
- portable power banks selling for $60 or less
- supplies necessary for the evacuation of household pets including portable kennels or pet carriers selling for $100 or less, bags of dry pet food weighing 15 or fewer pounds and selling for $30 or less, leashes and collars, cat litter, pet beds (visit the Department of Revenue for a full list with price limitations on each item).
Related: Hurricane Preparation Tips
Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday: July 1 – July 31, 2024
This Florida tax-free weekend was new in 2021 (Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday) and is designed to provide tax relief on a variety of outdoor activities and live events. No sales tax will be collected on purchases made during the month of July for recreational activities and recreational supplies as listed below.
Concerts, Sporting Events, Live Performances, + Gyms
- Live events and performances scheduled to be held between July 1 and December 31, 2024 – this includes concerts, sporting events, movies, ballets, plays, musical theatre performances, fairs, festivals, or cultural events.
- Entry to a museum, including annual passes
- Use of or access to state parks, including annual passes
- Season tickets to ballet, play, or musical theatre performances
- Use of or access to gyms and physical fitness facilities between July 1 and December 31, 2024
- (Note that these tickets and memberships must be PURCHASED during the designated summer months)
Boating and Water Activity Supplies
- life jackets, coolers, paddles, and oars priced under $75
- pool tubes, pool floats, inflatable chairs, and pool toys priced under $35
- safety flares priced under $50
- water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards, and recreational inflatable tubes or floats capable of being towed and priced under $150
- paddleboards and surfboards priced under $300
- canoes and kayaks priced under $500
- snorkels, goggles, and swimming masks priced under $25
Camping Supplies
- tents priced under $200
- sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves, and collapsible camping chairs priced under $50
- camping lanterns or flashlights priced under $30
Fishing Supplies
- fishing rods and reels priced under $75 if sold individually, or $150 if sold as a set
- tackle boxes or bags priced under $30
- bait or fishing tackle priced under $5
General Outdoor Supplies
- sunscreen or insect repellant priced under $15
- sunglasses priced under $100
- binoculars priced under $200
- water bottles priced under $30 and hydration packs priced under $50
- outdoor gas or charcoal grills priced under $250
- bicycles priced under $500 and bicycle helmets priced under $50
Residential Pool Supplies
- pool and spa replacement parts, nets, filters, lights, and covers priced under $100
- residential pool and spa chemicals priced under $150
Sports Equipment
- Any item used in individual or team sports, not including clothing or footwear, selling for $40 or less
Related: Outdoor Activities Guide, Canoe + Kayak Rentals, Calendar of Events
Back to School Tax Free Weeks:
July 29 – August 11, 2024
Once only a 3 day weekend, the Back to School Tax Free Weekend in Florida is now 14 days long! The School Sales Tax holiday happens at the end of summer just before the school year begins from Monday, July 29, 2024 to Sunday, August 11, 2024.
We’ve got a separate article with the details you need to know to save money on your back-to-school shopping. These are dates that you can purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies without paying the sales tax. A sample of the items qualifying for the sales tax exemption include:
- Clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less per item. Note this is ANY item of clothing on the allowed list, including clothing and footwear for adults.
- School uniforms less than $100 per item
- Certain school supplies selling for $50 or less per item
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less per item
- Computers or personal computer-related accessories of $1,500 or less when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.
Related: Back to School Guide, 2023-2024 School Calendar, Education Guide
Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday: September 1 – September 7, 2024
This brand new tax free Florida weekend started in 2022 and is a 7 day sales tax holiday from September 1, 2024 through September 7, 2024 for specified tools commonly used by skilled trade workers. During the holiday, purchases of the following qualifying items are exempt from sales tax:
- hand tools selling for $50 or less
- power tools selling for $300 or less
- power tool batteries selling for $150 or less
- work gloves selling for $25 or less
- safety glasses selling for $50 or less
- protective coveralls selling for $50 or less
- work boots selling for $175 or less
- tool belts selling for $100 or less
- duffle/tote bags selling for $50 or less
- tool boxes selling for $75 or less
- tool boxes for vehicles selling for $300 or less
- industry text books and code books selling for $125 or less
- electrical voltage and testing equipment selling for $100 or less
- LED flashlights selling for $50 or less
- shop lights selling for $100 or less
- handheld pipe cutters, drain opening tools, and plumbing inspection equipment selling for $150 or less
Keep in mind that the above sales tax holidays do not apply to sales within a theme park or entertainment complex, at a hotel or public lodging establishment, or at an airport. More information and a full list of items for each tax free holiday can be found on the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Sales Tax Savings for Parents – Diapers, Clothing, Books
Parents in Florida can also save with permanent sales tax exemptions on items for babies and young children. Beginning July 1, 2023, there will be no sales tax on diapers, clothing, or baby gear for children under 5. Learn more about these tax breaks for parents in Florida.
Florida Sales Tax FAQ’s
What is the sales tax in Florida?
Florida sales tax is 6% with exemptions on a few items. Many Florida counties also have a county tax (discretionary sales surtax) that makes Florida sales tax 7%, 6.5%, or even 7.5% in some counties.
Do Florida tax free weeks apply to online purchases?
Florida sales tax exemptions should apply to any online retailer who is currently responsible for paying sales tax in Florida.
When is tax free weekend in Florida?
Florida has multiple tax free weeks in 2024. Freedom Summer Sales Tax Savings are from July 1-31, 2024. The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is July 29 – August 11, 2024. Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays are June 1-14, 2024 AND August 24 – September 6, 2024.
When is Florida’s tax free weekend for school supplies?
The popular Back-to-School sales tax weekend in Florida is a full 2 weeks beginning Monday, July 29, 2024 and ending on Sunday, August 11, 2024. You won’t pay sales tax on clothing, school uniforms, shoes, school supplies, computers, and more.
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