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Sales tax holiday in Florida

Sales Tax Holiday » Florida

As Florida students prepare to head back to school, Uncle Sam is giving shoppers a break on sales taxes for certain items. See below for 2012 FL tax holiday dates, tax-exempt items and notable rules and exceptions.

Sales tax holiday in Florida

StateTax holiday datesTax-exemption items and price limits (Unless noted, limits are cost per item.)Notable holiday rules, exceptions
FloridaAug. 3-5School supplies: $15 or less
Clothing, footwear and accessories: $75 or less
Items sold at theme parks or other entertainment complexes, hotels and airports are still taxed.

 

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