Florida's 2015 Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Friday

Parents ready to start shopping for back-to-school will find savings heading their way courtesy of Florida’s annual sales tax holiday, which kicks off Friday.

New this year, the holiday spans 10 days instead of three. It begins at 12:01 a.m. 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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