Time to shop and save during the Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday!
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will help families by offsetting some of that increase so students can have the supplies they need for a successful start to the school year. Click here to check out our suggestions for backpacks, lunchboxes and more!
When does the tax free holiday run?
Florida’s Back-to-School sales tax holiday for 2025 is set for the entire month of August, specifically from August 1 – August 31st. During the back-to-school holiday, most school supplies that cost $50 or less will be exempt from sales taxes. Read more on the Florida Department of Revenue website.
Items exempt from sales tax:
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
- Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
- Clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less
- Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use)
Can I purchase using a gift card? Qualifying items purchased during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday using a gift card are exempt from tax, regardless of when the gift card was purchased. However, qualifying items purchased with a gift card after the tax exemption period are taxable, even if the gift card was purchased during the tax exemption period.