When
From Friday 08/02/2013 12:01 a.m.
To 08/04/2013 Sunday 11:59 p.m.
Visit the Florida State Website for more information at www.myflorida.com/dor
What’s exempt
- electronic devices costing up to $750
- Excluded are software considered recreational, cellphones, digital media receivers and video game consoles, digital media receivers
- Clothing, shoes and certain accessories selling for $75 or less
- School supplies costing up to $15
- The tax break applies to in-store and online purchases.
What’s not Exempt:
- suitcases
- skis
- swim fins
- jewelry
- sporting equipment
- skates, ,
- masking tape
- books
- printer paper
- staples/stapler
Coupons
- Manufacturers’ coupons can’t be applied to reduce the cost of an item to qualify it for the exemption
- Store coupons and discounts can be used to lower the price in order to make the item tax-free.
Sales are estimated by The Florida Retail Federation to reach about $400 million during the holiday.
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