In the city of Tallahassee, Florida –
On this day, the Florida Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Revenue, brought attention to the commencement of the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which kicks off today, Monday, July 29, and runs until Sunday, August 11. During the sales tax holiday, families in Florida can enjoy savings on necessary items that students require for the upcoming school year.
Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. stated that students have the potential to accomplish extraordinary feats when equipped with the appropriate resources for triumph. Florida’s commitment to assisting parents in acquiring school supplies for the upcoming academic year remains steadfast, thanks to Governor DeSantis and the Legislature. I urge every family to seize this wonderful chance to cut costs.
Jim Zingale, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue, expressed that the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday provides a fantastic opportunity for families in Florida to cut costs on essential school supplies for a prosperous academic year. You can find details on eligible products at the Department of Revenue’s webpage located at floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool.
During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, you can find a variety of items such as:
A maximum of $1,500 can be spent on personal computers, tablets, e-readers, headphones, and their accompanying accessories.
You can find school supplies like binders, notebooks, folders, markers, and pencils priced at $50 or lower.
Items such as backpacks, apparel, and shoes are priced at a maximum of $100.
Educational tools like flashcards, interactive books, and matching games are available for purchase at a price of $30 or lower.
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Moreover, a second Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping Event will take place in the spring semester of the academic year to assist families in restocking their children’s school materials.
To find out more details and see the selection of eligible products, check out the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday page on the Department of Revenue’s website at floridarevenue.com/BacktoSchool.
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