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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida’s Freedom Month sales tax holiday begins on Monday after the legislature passed a law exempting qualifying items from sales tax for the month of July.
“Our state is home to natural beauty from the Panhandle to the Keys, and we have an excellent array of arts, sports, and cultural events,” Jim Zingale, executive director of the Florida Department of Revenue, said in a statement. “The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday is a great opportunity for consumers to save money on admissions and outdoor supplies while they enjoy all Florida has to offer this summer.”
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Qualifying recreational items and outdoor supplies, as well as admissions to entertainment and cultural events, are exempt from sales tax the entire month of July.
Boating and water activity supplies Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less) Pool toys, inflatable chairs, pool floats, recreational pool tubes ($35 or less) Safety flares ($50 or less) Coolers, life jackets, paddles, oars ($75 or less) Inflatable water tubes
