See what you can save this tax holiday
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TALLAHASSEE — Top state officials are urging Floridians to capitalize on the upcoming 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
The tax-free holiday begins Monday and provides Floridians tax breaks on a slew of items including clothes, computers and school supplies. The last day to take advantage of the savings is August 7.
“Getting ready for the school year can be an expensive time for Floridians, especially with inflation at record highs, and this tax break will help families keep a little extra money in their pockets and ensure their children have all the supplies they need to succeed this school year,” Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said in a statement on Friday.
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A full list of eligible items is available online. Among them, the tax holiday includes clothes items under $100, supply items under $50 and computers below $1,500. Computer accessories are also tax-free so long as the price is below $1,500, too.
Florida’s tax-free holiday does not apply at theme parks or airports, among other venues. Sales at public lodging establishments and entertainment complexes are also excluded.
“Make sure to take advantage of this back-to-school savings while you can!” Patronis added.
Floridians may also enjoy a slew of other tax-free holidays on the horizon. Motorists in October can take advantage of a recently approved plan to eliminate the state’s 26.5 cents per gallon gas tax this October. State budget-writers said October was chosen because Florida has fewer tourists then, and the break can be targeted more toward state motorists.
Need diapers? There’s also a tax-free holiday for baby supplies
Meanwhile, Monday also marks the start of a one-year long tax exemption on baby and toddler items. Eligible tax-free purchases include clothes, shoes and diapers.
Diapers are some of the hardest hit items amid the nation’s tangle with inflation. Prices on diapers are up roughly 22% compared to 2018, according to NielsenIQ data.
Jason Delgado is a reporter for the USA Today Network-Florida. He’s based in Tallahassee. Reach him at [email protected]
