Floridians are no strangers to tax holidays, and back-to-school is no exception. The Sunshine State’s annual August sales tax holiday allows many purchases of electronics, clothing, and school supplies to be tax-exempt for two weeks.

We’ll explore the ins and outs to discover how to get the most bang for your buck this shopping season.

When is Florida tax-free weekend 2024?

The annual back-to-school Florida sales tax holiday will be two weeks long and so actually includes two weekends!

These tax-free days run from Monday, July 29, through Sunday, August 11, 2024. Many school supplies (including laptops and tablets) and clothing will be exempt from Florida’s usual 6% sales tax rate.

What’s included in Florida’s 2024 sales tax holiday?

Shoppers can save on most items under a certain dollar amount. For instance, clothing must cost $100 or less per item, school supplies must cost $50 or less, personal computers and tablets $1,500 or less, and learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30 or less.

There are many schools supplies you can purchase tax-free in the state during the sales tax holiday, but here are a few highlights:

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
• Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
• Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less
• Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use)

While many eligible items are included in the two-week tax holiday, there are a few exceptions.

💡 Pro Tips:

• Make a List: Plan your shopping to make the most of these savings.
• Shop Early: Stores can get busy, so beat the rush by shopping early in the day.
• Check for Exclusions: Some items might not be included, so double-check before you buy.

Does Florida’s tax-free holiday apply to online purchases?

Online purchases can qualify, but delivery to a Florida address is required.

Online retailers like Amazon honor state sales tax holidays. However, the retailer explains on its website that “tax may still be calculated on items if they do not qualify, which can include items over a certain threshold, bundles, or specific items that are not included in the holiday.”

What items are not tax-exempt in Florida’s back-to-school holiday?

Accessories like jewelry and watches are not tax-free nor are many types of gloves. A few additional exclusions apply.

Clothing. Umbrellas and protective masks are taxable, as are roller skates, rented formal clothing, and non-prescription sunglasses and goggles.

School supplies. Taxable items include printer or computer paper, and books not otherwise exempt.

Electronics. Many electronics are taxable, including computer bags, CDs and DVDs, computers for recreational use, regular batteries (e.g. not for medical use), smartphones, surge protectors, tablet covers, game controllers, and digital cameras.

Miscellaneous items. Furniture, luggage, garment bags, suitcases, and any rentals of eligible items are taxable and excluded from the tax-free holiday.