July Will Be Great Time To Buy Things, Tickets, Subscriptions, More In Florida…
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — You may want to hold off on some purchase until July. The State of Florida is going almost entirely “tax free” as part of the “Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday” just announced by the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The State of Florida issued this announcement to BocaNewsNow.com:
The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday will take place the entire month of July and will make items such as fishing supplies, outdoor recreation equipment, admissions to state parks and, museums sales tax free. Additionally, the Governor announced that Florida State Parks will offer free admission on Memorial Day Weekend to kick off the summer for Florida’s families.
“Florida is stepping up to make summer more affordable for families,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “While the federal government is causing high inflation and skyrocketing costs for families, Florida’s smart fiscal policies allow us to reduce taxes and help reduce the burden on Floridians.”
“Florida’s 175 award-winning state parks are second to none,” said Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Shawn Hamilton. “I encourage all of Florida’s residents and visitors to take advantage of these extra savings and discover the unique experiences the real Florida has to offer.”
To kick off the summer with savings for families, Governor DeSantis has waived admission for all visitors to Florida State Parks for Memorial Day weekend. This includes May 24-27, 2024.
The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday will remove the sales tax on items families use during the summer, including:
Boating and water activity supplies:
Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less)
Pool toys ($35 or less)
Coolers, Life jackets, Paddles ($75 or less)
Inflatable water tubes and floats, Wakeboards ($150 or less)
Paddleboards, Surfboards ($300 or less)
Canoes, Kayaks ($500 or less)
Fishing Supplies:
Bait and Tackle ($5 or less for individual items, $10 or less for multiple items sold together)
Tackle boxes ($30 or less)
Reels, Rods ($75 or less)
Camping Supplies:
Flashlights ($30 or less)
Sleeping bags, Camping chairs ($50 or less)
Tents ($200 or less)
Outdoor Supplies:
Sunscreen ($15 or less)
Water bottles ($30 or less)
Bicycle helmets ($50 or less)
Outdoor grills ($250 or less)
Bicycles ($500 or less)
Admissions to events or performances scheduled to be held between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024:
Live music events
Live sporting events
Movies to be shown in a movie theater
Ballets
Plays
Fairs
Festivals
Admissions purchased for any of the following:
Museums, including annual passes
State parks, including annual passes
Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, and musical theater performances
Want to make a difference then make food and gas tax free
Uh, unprepared is already tax free in Florida.
Yes! And regardless anything about Ron…. I’m voting against him next election! He’s a walk of EVIL
Where have you been living? D.C.?
I agree we need to eat and get to places before we use our money on supplies for fun but does it include online purchases from Walmart
Thank you, very kind of you.. but if you would please please pass a bill or Law to help with the cost of housing here in Florida would be well appreciated.. again I say very kind of you.
What do you think the Live Local Act was for? Don’t worry, the next Legislative session will have more bills regarding housing and insurance, and the same critics complaining about “preemption,” who root for California-style rules locally that would do more harm than good and have ulterior motives.
Unfortunately this move mostly helps families and visitors have fun, it will not make a difference for seniors and the disabled! I guess our good governor only cares. Out people his own age!
Seniors love the parks and outdoor activities. You are off base
Hhhmmm, I wonder who the friend is this time that owns all that outdoor equipment?
God bless our Florida Governor Desantis unlike many other governors. I own in both Florida & NY ..Thank you Governor Desantis for always looking out for the residents..
I wish he’d look out enough to do something about home insurance rates!
BINGOOOOOOO! This was the answer to the million dollar question right here folks.
This resident wishes he’d look out for us enough to do something about home insurance costs!
I don’t think this is going to do much for most of the residents of Florida. It seems like it will mostly cater to the tourists visiting, giving them more incentive to vacation here. It will stimulate the Florida economy for a short time. This will not affect my family whatsoever..
I agree we need to eat and get to places before we use our money on supplies for fun but does it include online purchases from Walmart
Ron is the worst gov. in Florida ever. American Socialism in gov’t owned insurance selling worthless policies and the improper gained “profits” go in to the operating budget for the state and their off shore reinsurance accounts. Wake up people it’s a total scam…Fake mafia red Cuban b.s.!!
This is a good incentive for people to spend more money, but this will only inflate uncle Sam’s pocket and businesses. The people want to see more affordable pricing for houses. I’m a first time homebuyer and I can’t even get a loan high enough to buy a property in a Decent middle class area In Dade county or Broward county for my mom and I. I’m Stuck living in a one bedroom apartment with her and my dog.