Florida Sets September Sales-Tax Holiday on Tools by Karen A. Lake, CPA

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Posted on August 28, 2024 by Karen Lake

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For the third consecutive year, Florida offers consumers and skilled tradespersons a one-week sales-tax holiday on tools and related equipment costing as much as $300 per item. During the week of September 1 through 7, 2024, individuals may purchase the following items in the state without having to pay state or local sales tax:

• Work gloves priced at $25 or less per pair
• High-visibility safety vests costing $30 or less
• Hand tools, safety glasses, protective coveralls, duffle bags, fuel cans and LED flashlights costing $50 or less
• Toolboxes and hearing protection priced at $75 or less
• Toolbelts, hard hats, shop lights and electric voltage and testing equipment priced at $100 or less
• Industry textbooks and code books costing $125 or less per item
• Drain opening tools, handheld pipe cutters and plumbing inspection equipment costing $150 or less
• Workboots costing $175 or less per pair
• Ladders costing $250 or less
• Power tools priced at $300 or less

For more information about Florida’s Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday, visit https://floridarevenue.com/ToolTime.com.

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, 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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