US EditionFriday: Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins
FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, JUL 28 – Florida's new law makes the August back-to-school sales tax holiday permanent, expected to save shoppers $217 million annually on clothes, supplies, and personal computers.
- Governor Ron DeSantis said the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs throughout the month from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, offering tax exemptions on school-related items.
- Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will run from August 1st to August 31, 2025, as part of a law making it permanent, with the Florida Legislature's support.
- According to the Florida Department of Revenue, exemptions cover clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, learning aids, and electronics purchased for non-commercial use during the Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 period.
- Analysts predict the holiday could save shoppers $217 million annually, according to the Florida Retail Federation.
- Looking ahead, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy argues tax holidays have limited benefits, while DeSantis and Perez plan property tax relief in 2026.
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Florida’s Month-Long Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday : NorthEscambia.com
Florida’s month-long back to school Sales Tax Holiday is coming. It will will run from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 31, giving families a full month of savings on essential school supplies and more. “Proud to deliver additional sales tax holidays, including the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday that begins on August 1. With the [...]
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