Tax-free holiday on school supplies starts Monday

Reporter: Annalise Iraola Writer: Rachel Murphy
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Backpacks intended for students attending San Carlos Park Elementary because their own schools were ruined by Hurricane Ian. Credit: WINK news

Back-to-school supplies will be tax-free for the next two upcoming weeks.

Starting Monday, school supplies will be exempt from sales tax. The 2023-24 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will last until Sunday, Aug. 6.

There are some restrictions. The tax exemption applies to:

  • Clothing, footwear and certain accessories with a sale price of $100 or less per item
  • Certain school supplies with a sale price of $50 or less per item
  • Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sale price of $30 or less per item
  • Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sale price of $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

Click here for more information from the Florida Department of Revenue on the Sales Tax Holiday.

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