Kenzie James
news@greenepublishing.com
A lesser-known sales tax holiday starts next week and could help families save money in July on purchases for outdoor and summer activities.
Freedom Month is a month-long sales tax holiday that applies to admissions to music events, sporting events, cultural events, state park annual passes and fitness facilities; electric scooters; water activity supplies; camping supplies; fishing supplies; general outdoor supplies; and residential pool supplies. The Back to School sales tax holiday is more well known, but Freedom Month lasts longer, starting on Monday, July 1, and going through Wednesday, July 31.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday, April 30, that he signed the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday into the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. This included the Freedom Month tax holiday and free admission into Florida state parks on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 to 27. DeSantis' press release from April 30 also released some of the specific guidelines for what is exempt from tax during Freedom Month. For example, admission purchases for events scheduled between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2024 are exempt, including live music or sporting events, movies in theater, ballets, plays, fairs and festivals; annual or seasonal passes for museums, state parks and performances are also included.
For more information on the specific guidelines, read the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday flyer on front page or visit the Florida Department of Revenue website to find a list of frequently asked questions at https://floridarevenue.com/freedommonth.