Florida shoppers can buy these items free of sales tax in July (List)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( WKRG ) — Florida shoppers can soon purchase select recreation supplies and admissions to events free of sales tax as the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday approaches.

According to a news release, the sales tax holiday, passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is set to begin on Monday, July 1, and extend through Wednesday, July 31.

During the sales tax holiday, shoppers can purchase the following items without sales tax.

Boating and water activity supplies:

• Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less)
• Pool toys ($35 or less)
• Coolers, life jackets and paddles ($75 or less)
• Inflatable water tubes, floats and wakeboards ($150 or less)
• Paddleboards and surfboards ($300 or less)
• Canoes and 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 and rods ($75 or less)

Camping Supplies:

• Flashlights ($30 or less)
• Sleeping bags and 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

“Our state is home to natural beauty from the Panhandle to the Keys, and we have an excellent array of arts, sports, and cultural events,” Florida Department of Revenue Executive Director Jim Zingale said. “The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday is a great opportunity for consumers to save money on admissions and outdoor supplies while they enjoy all Florida has to offer this summer.”

For more information on what items are eligible for the sales tax holiday, visit the Tax Information Publication pamphlet .

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