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Save on Back-to-School Supplies during Florida’s August Sales Tax Holiday by Karen A. Lake, CPA

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Posted on July 31, 2017 by Karen Lake

Florida families preparing for the beginning of another school year should plan their back-to-school shopping during the state’s sales tax holiday weekend, which runs Friday, August 4, through Sunday, August 6. Public schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties begin on August 21, and one week earlier for Palm Beach County.

During the sales-tax holiday, Florida residents can reap substantial savings on purchases of a wide variety of back-to-school items without paying state and local sales tax. This includes in-store and online purchases of clothing and shoes that cost $60 or less; notebooks, pens, backpacks and other supplies costing $15 or less each; and, new for 2017, computers and accessories costing $750 or less each. For more details, visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s website at http://floridarevenue.com

About the Author: Karen A. Lake, CPA, is an associate director in the Tax Services practice of Berkowitz Pollack Brant and a SALT specialist who helps individuals, businesses and non-profit entities navigate complex federal, state and local taxes, credits and incentives. She can be reached at the firm’s Miami office at (305) 379-7000 or via email at info@bpbcpa.com.