Back to School Tax Holiday Continues Through the Weekend, Predicted to Save Floridians Millions

August 2, 2022 Updated 11:11 A.M. ET

TALLAHASSEE (FLV) – Floridians have through the upcoming weekend to take advantage of the sales tax holiday for back to school items.

Shoppers can save money on school supplies from July 25th to August 7th. The sales tax holiday is predicted to save Florida families more than $100 million this year.

“We are fiscally in the strongest position that the state of Florida has ever seen in modern history,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said. “The back-to-school tax holiday will allow families to be able to save for things that really matter.”

Here are the qualifying items exempt from sales tax:

– Learning aids selling for $30 or less per item, such as interactive books, jigsaw puzzles, and other toys that teach reading or math skills

– School supplies selling for $50 or less per item, such as binders, calculators, notebooks, pens and pencils, and lunch boxes.

– Clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item including backpacks, pants, shoes, shirts and sweaters

– Personal computers and related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use selling for $1,500 or less per items including personal computers, flash drives, computer batteries, printers and headphones

“Back to school time can be stressful on families as they prepare for another year of learning,” said Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. “As inflation continues to rise, it’s important for Floridians to take advantage of these savings while they can. Our incredible educators are looking forward to another exciting and productive school year!”

You can find more information about qualifying items for the sales tax holiday here.