The back to school tax holiday is here

Halie Wetherington

reporter@greenepublishing.com

The back to school tax holiday has commenced, starting on Monday, July 25 and running until Sunday, Aug. 7. During this timeframe, parents are able to purchase school supplies without having to worry about the sales tax that typically comes with every item. According to the Florida Department of Revenue, items that are exempt during this holiday include:

• Clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less per item;

• School supplies selling for $50 or less per item;

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less; and,

• Personal computers and related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use with a sales price of $1,500 or less.