BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — While it’s never too early to get ready for hurricane season, you might want wait until June 1st for most supplies to become “Tax Free.” Florida’s Tax Free Holiday for hurricane preparedness occurs two times over the summer months. The first is in early June, the second is in August.
Not everything is included but most things are — for both people and pets. BocaNewsNow.com is publishing the official list, below. We’re linking to the State of Florida rules and regulations at the end of this report.
TAX FREE HUMAN HURRICANE ITEMS
Sales price of $20 or less: • Reusable ice (reusable ice packs) Sales price of $40 or less: Any portable, self-powered light source* (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas): • Candles • Flashlights • Lanterns
Sales price of $50 or less: • Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries): • AAA-cell • AA-cell • D-cell • 6-volt • C-cell • 9-volt Portable Radios* (powered by battery, solar, or hand-crank) • Two-way • Weather band.
Sales price of $60 or less: • Coolers and ice chests (food storage; nonelectrical) • Portable power banks.
Sales price of $70 or less: • Carbon monoxide detectors • Fire extinguishers • Smoke detectors or smoke alarms.
Sales price of $100 or less: • Bungee cords • Ground anchor systems • Ratchet straps • Tarpaulins (tarps) • Tie-down kits • Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting.
Sales price of $3,000 or less: • Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage.
TAX FREE HURRICANE PET ITEMS
Sales Price of $10 or less per can or pouch (or the equivalent if sold in a box or case): • Wet cat or dog food.
Sales Price of $15 or less per item or package: • Cat litter pans • Collapsible or travel-size food or water bowls • Hamster or rabbit substrate • Manual can openers • Pet waste disposal bags.
Sales Price of $20 or less per item or package: • Collars • Leashes • Muzzles • Pet pads.
Sales Price of $25 or less per item: • Cat litter weighing 25lbs. or less.
Sales Price of $40 or less per item: • Pet beds.
Sales price of $100 or less per item: • Bags of dry cat or dog food weighing 50 lbs. or less • Pet carriers • Portable kennels • Over-the-counter pet medications.
The full list from the State of Florida can be accessed here. You’ll note the rules and regulations for merchants and online retailers.
