PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL (352today.com) – Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the return of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, offering families a full month of tax-free savings on school-related purchases. The holiday begins Friday, August 1, and runs through Sunday, August 31.

“Proud to deliver additional sales tax holidays, including the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday that begins on August 1,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With the new school year just around the corner, Florida families can save on back-to-school shopping during the tax holiday for the entire month of August.”

A Month of Tax-Free Shopping

The tax holiday allows parents, teachers, and students to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing, and personal technology without paying sales tax.

Eligible items include:

School supplies (priced at $50 or less):

  • Binders
  • Notebooks
  • Pens and pencils
  • Lunch boxes

Clothing and footwear (priced at $100 or less):

  • Backpacks
  • Pants
  • Shoes
  • Shirts
  • Sweaters

Learning aids (priced at $30 or less):

  • Interactive books
  • Puzzles
  • Flashcards

Personal computers and accessories (priced at $1,500 or less):

  • Laptops
  • Flash drives
  • Printers
  • Headphones

For more information and to view lists of qualifying items, visit: FloridaRevenue.com/BackToSchool.

Broader Tax Relief for Floridians

Florida continues to rank among the nation’s most fiscally stable states, with:

  • A consistently low unemployment rate
  • A AAA credit rating from all major agencies
  • One of the lowest per-capita tax burdens in the country

Earlier this year, Governor DeSantis signed the Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget, which included $2 billion in tax relief. The package provides $450 million in sales tax holidays and includes the permanent repeal of the Business Rent Tax.

“By cutting taxes, empowering parents, and growing our economy, we’re making it easier for people to live, work, and thrive in the Free State of Florida,” DeSantis said.

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