Florida Revives Sales-Tax Holiday by Karen A. Lake, CPA

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Karen Lake

During July 2024, consumers in Florida can purchase recreation equipment, outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events within the state without paying state sales tax. The state’s legislature passed the annual Freedom Month Sales-Tax Holiday to help make it more affordable for families to enjoy all that the Sunshine State has to offer its residents and visitors.

Items and experiences that will be exempt from sales tax from July 1 through July 31 include the following:

Boating and Water Activity Supplies

Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less)
Pool toys ($35 or less)
Coolers, life jackets and paddles ($75 or less)
Inflatable water tubes and floats and wakeboards ($150 or less)
Paddleboards and surfboards ($300 or less)
Canoes and kayaks ($500 or less)

Fishing Supplies

Bait and tackle ($5 or less for individual items, $10 or less for multiple items sold together)
Tackle boxes ($30 or less)
Rods and reels ($75 or less)

Camping Supplies

Flashlights ($30 or less)
Sleeping bags and camping chairs ($50 or less)
Tents ($200 or less)

Outdoor Supplies

Sunscreen ($15 or less)
Water bottles ($30 or less)
Bicycle helmets ($50 or less)
Outdoor grills ($250 or less)
Bicycles ($500 or less)

Admission, Annual Passes and Season Tickets

State Parks
Museums
Movies
Live ballet, music and theater performances

Admission to Special Events Scheduled between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024

Live music concerts, ballet and theatrical performances
Live sporting events
Fairs and festivals

For more information about Florida’s Freedom Month Sales-Tax Holiday, visit http://floridarevenue.com/FreedomMonth.

About the Author: Karen A. Lake, CPA, is a state and local tax (SALT) specialist and a director of Tax Services with Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, where she helps individuals and businesses navigate complex federal, state and local tax laws, and credits and incentives. She can be reached at the firm’s FT. Lauderdale, Fla., office at (954) 712-7000 or info@bpbcpa.com.

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