Batteries, pet food included in hurricane sales tax holiday list

Floridians can take advantage of two hurricane sales tax holidays during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season , which forecasters predict will be "extremely active."

Why it matters: The tax-free holidays allow residents to prepare in advance and purchase qualifying goods, such as batteries, flashlights and pet food, while avoiding the state's usual 6% tax, according to the Miami Herald .

How it works: The first holiday begins Saturday — the start of hurricane season — and runs through June 14. The second runs from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6.

• If you buy $10 in pet supplies, for instance, you'll save 60 cents, per the outlet.

Worthy of your time: The Florida Department of Revenue published a list of qualifying items .

• A full disaster supplies kit checklist created by the Florida Division of Emergency Management is also available.