Florida's 2015 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Nears

Parents eager to stock up on back-to-school gear might want to hold tight for a few more days. Florida’s sales tax holiday kicks off Aug. 7.

New this year, the holiday spans 10 days instead of three. It begins at 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 7 and ends at 11:59 p.m. Aug. 16. During this period of time, shoppers will find their purchases of standard back-to-school gear, including clothing, notebooks, backpacks and other supplies, ring up at the register without tax included.

Here’s what the Florida Department of Revenue says is included in the savings:

• Clothing, footwear and some accessories that sell for $100 or less per item
• Basic school supplies that sell for less than $15 per item
• Personal computers and some related accessories up to the first $750 of the purchase price when purchased for noncommercial home or personal use

The department notes the sales tax break does not apply to:

• Clothing items that cost more than $100
• School supplies that cost more than $15
• Books that are not otherwise exempt
• Rentals or leases on any school-related items
• ·Sales of clothing, school supplies or computers at a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport

For a complete rundown of eligible items, visit the Florida Department of Revenue online.

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