Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs from Monday, July 20, 2026, through Thursday, August 20, 2026. During this month-long period, you can purchase qualifying clothing, school supplies, computers, and learning aids without paying state sales tax.
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Here is the breakdown of tax-exempt items and their price limits:
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🎒 Clothing & Accessories
- Price Limit: $100 or less per item
- Eligible Items: Shirts, pants, jeans, scout uniforms, jackets, shoes, socks, belts, graduation gowns, and raincoats.
- Accessories: Backpacks, book bags, wallets, handbags, fanny packs, and diaper bags (briefcases and suitcases are excluded). Florida Department of Revenue +2
✏️ School Supplies
- Price Limit: $50 or less per item
- Eligible Items: Binders, notebook paper, notebooks, folders, lunch boxes, crayons, colored pencils, markers, pens, erasers, glue, scissors, staplers, rulers, and calculators. WUSF +3
💻 Computers & Electronics
- Price Limit: $1,500 or less per item (for personal home use)
- Eligible Items: Laptops, desktop computers, tablets, e-readers, monitors, keyboards, mice, routers, computer speakers, microphones, and ink cartridges.
- Exclusions: Cellphones, video game consoles, digital media receivers, and monitors with television tuners do not qualify. WESH +4
🧠 Learning Aids & Puzzles
- Price Limit: $30 or less per item
- Eligible Items: Flashcards, matching and memory games, various categories of books, and toys specifically designed to teach reading or math skills.