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Florida: Does the state have a sales-tax-free weekend?
Has a tax-free period
Florida has a permanent yearly back-to-school sales tax holiday, now running July 20 through August 20.
Since a 2026 change, state law sets the back-to-school holiday from July 20 through August 20 every year. It covers clothing, shoes and bags up to $100, school supplies up to $50, learning aids up to $30, and personal computers up to $1,500 for home use. In 2026 Florida also held a hunting, fishing and camping holiday from September 1 through December 31, set by a 2026 law. The state guidance says tax is not due on eligible items and does not treat state and local tax differently.
Conditions
- Back-to-school: July 20 through August 20 each year
- Per-item price caps ($100 clothing, $50 supplies, $30 learning aids, $1,500 computers)
- Computers must be for noncommercial home or personal use
- Does not apply in theme parks, entertainment complexes, lodging or airports
What the law says
The tax imposed by this chapter may not be collected on sales made from July 20 through August 20 on the following items:
Sources
- Fla. Stat. 212.08(20)(a), Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Official · leg.state.fl.us
- Florida DOR TIP 26A01-11: Annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Official · floridarevenue.com
- Florida DOR TIP 26A01-06: 2026 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday Official · floridarevenue.com
Confirm with the state
- Agency
- Florida Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Services
- Phone
- (850) 488-6800
- Website
- floridarevenue.com