Over 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year, according to a report from our sister station in Orlando, WKMG.
The first of those holidays is a back-to-school tax holiday that was actually made permanent last year.
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While it was originally slated to run through the entire month of August, lawmakers bumped it up a bit. Now, it’s set to start on July 20 — giving families time to shop before school officially starts up again.
The tax holiday is set to run through Aug. 20. During this time, you can grab the following items sales-tax-free.
Meanwhile, the legislation also brings a new tax holiday — the “Hunting, Fishing and Camping” sales tax holiday, which will run from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31.
The items covered by this provision are as follows:
| lothing | $100 |
|---|---|
| Footwear | $100 |
| Wallets | $100 |
| Handbags, backpacks, fanny packs and diaper bags | $100 |
| Pens, pencils, crayons, markers and erasers | $50 |
| Notebooks, legal pads, binders, and construction paper | $50 |
| Lunch boxes | $50 |
| Glue and paste | $50 |
| Scissors | $50 |
| Cellophane tape | $50 |
| Rulers | $50 |
| Computer disks | $50 |
| Staplers and staples | $50 |
| Protractors and compasses | $50 |
| Flashcards and other learning cards | $30 |
| Jigsaw puzzles, memory games, and other learning books | $30 |
| Personal computers and related accessories | $1,500 |
Meanwhile, the legislation also brings a new tax holiday — the “Hunting, Fishing and Camping” sales tax holiday, which will run from Sept. 1 - Dec. 31.
The items covered by this provision are as follows:
| Item | Sales Price Cape |
|---|---|
| Tents | $200 |
| Fishing rods and reels (sold as a set) | $150 |
| Fishing rods and reels (sold individually) | $75 |
| Sleeping bags | $50 |
| Portable hammocks | $50 |
| Camping stoves | $50 |
| Collapsible camping chairs | $50 |
| Camping lanterns | $30 |
| Flashlights | $30 |
| Tackle boxes or bags | $30 |
| Bait or fishing tackles (multiple sold together) | $20 |
| Bait or fishing tackles (sold individually) | $10 |
| Ammunition | -- |
| Firearms | -- |
| Firearm accessories (ex: holsters, barrels) | -- |
| Bows | -- |
| Crossbows | -- |
| Arrows and bolts | -- |
| Quivers, sights and wristguards | -- |