Florida Kicks Off Its Sales Tax Holiday, Freedom Week

FLORIDA — Florida's sales tax holiday, Freedom Week, begins July 1 for qualifying items that range from camping supplies, fishing supplies, admissions, sports equipment and more.

If you want to take advantage of Freedom Week that ends July 7, here is the full list of qualifying supplies, according to the Florida Department of Revenue:

General Outdoor Supplies:

• The first $15 of the sales price of sunscreen and insect repellent.
• The first $30 of the sales price of water bottles.
• The first $50 of the sales price of hydration packs and bicycle helmets.
• The first $100 of the sales price of sunglasses.
• The first $200 of the sales price of binoculars.
• The first $250 of the sales price of outdoor gas or charcoal grills and bicycles.

Fishing Supplies:

• The first $5 of the sales price of bait or fishing tackle if sold individually (the first $10 if sold as a set.)
• The first $20 of the sales price of tackle boxes or bags.
• The first $75 of the sales price of rods and reels if sold separately (the first $150 if sold as a set.)

Camping Supplies:

• The first $30 of the sales price of camping lanterns and flashlights.
• The first $450 of the sales price of sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves and collapsible camping chairs.
• The first $200 of the sales price of tents.

Boating And Water Activity Supplies:

• The first $25 of the sales price of snorkels, goggles and swimming masks.
• The first $50 of the sales price of safety flares.
• The first $75 of the sales price of life jackets, coolers, paddles and oars.
• The first $150 of the sales price of water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards and recreational inflatable water tubes or floats capable of being towed.
• The first $300 of the sales price of paddleboards and surfboards.
• The first $500 of the sales price of canoes and kayaks.

Sports Equipment:

• Any item used in individual or team sports, not including clothing or footwear, selling for $40 or less

Admissions:

• Private and membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities
• Musical theatre performances
• Live music events
• Live sporting events
• Movies
• Museum entry
• State park entry
• Festivals
• Cultural events
• Ballet performance
• Play productions
• Fairs