The Florida Department of Education Highlights Another Year of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 29, 2024 – Today, the Florida Department of Education, along with the Department of Revenue, highlighted the start of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday which begins Monday, July 29 and extends through Sunday, August 11. The sales tax holiday allows Florida families to save money on essential items students need for the upcoming school year.
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday includes items such as:
Up to $1,500 for personal computers, tablets, electronic book readers, headphones and related accessories.
School supplies selling for $50 or less such as binders, notebooks, folders, markers and pencils.
Backpacks, clothing and footwear up to $100.
Learning aids and related resources such as flashcards, interactive books and matching games selling for $30 or less.
Additionally, there will be a second Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday during the spring semester of the school year to help families replenish their student’s school supplies.
Information about qualifying items is available on the Department of Revenue's website at: floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool