Four sales tax holidays start tomorrow

June 30, 2022

BY JENNIFER CABRERA

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Four Florida sales tax holidays start tomorrow and last for varying periods of time:

Freedom Week: July 1-7

Consumers can purchase qualifying recreation and outdoor items and admissions to entertainment and cultural events exempt from tax during the 2022 Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax holiday begins Friday, July 1, and extends through Thursday, July 7.

The exemption applies to fishing supplies, camping supplies, sports equipment, boating and water activity supplies, pool supplies, general outdoor supplies, and admission to various events. More information can be found here.

Diapers and Baby/Toddler Clothing: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

Consumers can purchase qualifying children’s diapers and clothing exempt from tax during the 2022-2023 Children’s Diapers and Clothing Sales Tax Exemptions. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax exemptions begin Friday, July 1, 2022, and extend through Friday, June 30, 2023.

The exemption applies to diapers and baby and toddler clothing, apparel, and shoes primarily intended for children ages 5 and younger. More information can be found here.

ENERGY STAR Appliances: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

Consumers can purchase qualifying ENERGY STAR® appliances exempt from tax during the 2022-2023 ENERGY STAR Appliances Sales Tax Exemption. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax exemption begins Friday, July 1, 2022, and extends through Friday, June 30, 2023.

The exemption applies to washing machines, clothes dryers, and water heaters up to $1,500 and refrigerators or refrigerator/freezers up to $3,000. More information can be found here.

Home Hardening: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

Consumers can purchase qualifying home hardening products exempt from tax during the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the sales tax exemption begins Friday, July 1, 2022, and extends through Sunday, June 30, 2024.

The exemption applies to impact-resistant doors, impact-resistant windows, and impact-resistant garage doors. More information can be found here.