BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2022 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Florida’s annual Sales Tax holiday is underway now through August 7th. It’s a great time to stock up on school supplies and electronics at what could be a significant savings.
Here is an official list of what is included. We note the computer equipment valued at $1500 or less. For schools requiring laptops, Chromebooks, or iPads, this is the perfect time to buy.
OFFICIAL STATE OF FLORIDA LIST OF SALES TAX-FREE ITEMS THROUGH AUGUST 7th:
- Learning aids selling for $30 or less per item, such as:
- Interactive Books,
- Jigsaw Puzzles, and
- Other toys that teach reading or math skills
- School supplies selling for $50 or less per item, such as:
- Binders,
- Calculators,
- Notebooks,
- Pens and pencils, and
- Lunch boxes.
- Clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item, such as:
- Backpacks,
- Pants,
- Shoes,
- Shirts, and
- Sweaters.
- Personal computers and related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use selling for $1,500 or less per item, such as:
- Personal Computers,
- Flash drives,
- Computer batteries,
- Printers, and
- Headphones.
Most online retailers automatically apply the sales-tax savings. All in-person retailers in Florida should be aware of the requirement to not assess sales tax.
