Orlando residents and visitors, it’s time to save! The 2024 Freedom Month Florida Sales Tax Holiday is here, offering great savings on a wide range of items from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. This is a perfect time to enjoy tax-free shopping on various goods and activities, including admissions to events, outdoor gear, and more.
Florida’s state sales tax rate is 6%, with some counties imposing an additional local option sales tax. This means you could be saving anywhere from 6% to 8.5% depending on your location. Taking advantage of the sales tax holiday can lead to significant savings on essential and recreational items.
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What’s Tax-Free?
Here are some of the items that you can purchase tax-free during this period:
Admissions:
- Live music events
- Live sporting events
- Movies
- Museum entry, including annual passes
- State park entry, including annual passes
- Ballets, plays, and musical theater performances
- Fairs and festivals
- Cultural events
- Private/Membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities
Outdoor and Recreational Supplies:
- Boating and Water Activity Supplies:
- Canoes and kayaks (up to $500)
- Paddleboards and surfboards (up to $300)
- Life jackets and coolers (up to $75)
- Safety flares (up to $50)
- Camping Supplies:
- Tents (up to $200)
- Sleeping bags (up to $100)
- Portable hammocks (up to $100)
- Camping stoves (up to $50)
- Collapsible camping chairs (up to $40)
- Lanterns and flashlights (up to $50)
- Fishing Supplies:
- Sales price of $150 or less:
- Rods and reels, if sold as a set for Adults & Children
- Sales price of $75 or less:
- Sales price of $30 or less:
- Tackle boxes or bags
- Sales price of $10 or less:
- Bait or fishing tackle, if multiple items are sold together
- Sales price of $5 or less:
- Bait or fishing tackle, if sold individually
- General Outdoor Supplies:
- Bicycles (up to $250)
- Grills (up to $250)
- Binoculars (up to $75)
- Sunglasses (up to $150)
- Hydration packs (up to $100)
- Bicycle helmets (up to $50)
- Water bottles (up to $30)
- Sunscreen (up to $15)
- Insect repellent (up to $15)
- Residential Pool Supplies (up to $100): Pool and spa chemicals, replacement parts, nets, filters, lights, and covers.
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Important Details
- If the price of an item exceeds the limit for tax exemption, the entire price of the item will be subject to sales tax.
- The tax holiday does not apply to rentals, sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, or airports.
- Online purchases are eligible for the tax exemption if the order is placed during the sales tax holiday period.
Make the most of this opportunity to save on a wide array of items and activities. Whether you’re planning a camping trip, updating your outdoor gear, or enjoying cultural events, the Florida Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday has savings for everyone.
For more detailed information, you can visit the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Happy shopping and enjoy your savings!