TAX HOLIDAY: Florida Back-To-School Savings Starts Today

by News Desk | Jul 25, 2022 · 7:34 am | Florida News

TAX HOLIDAY Florida Back-To-School Savings Starts Today

Last Updated: Dec 7, 2025 · 3:42 pm

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Back-To-School Tax Holiday In Florida Is July 25th, 2022 – August 7th, 2022

BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2022) — Everything you need to know about Florida’s Tax Holiday for the 2022 Back-To-School season, including the best deals for Boca Raton.

With inflation at an all-time high, the 2022 school year will certainly be more expensive than in previous years. That is why it is important to save money wherever you can.

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Today, the Florida Tax Holiday for the 2022 Back-To-School begins. but there are rules.

Tax Exempt Items:

  • Clothing, Footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of under $100
  • School supplies with a sales price under $50
  • Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price under $30, including:
    • Electronic books
    • Flashcards
    • Interactive books
    • Jigsaw puzzles
    • Learning cards
    • Matching games
    • Memory games
    • Puzzle books
    • Search-and-find books
    • Stacking or nesting blocks or sets
    • Educational toys that teach math or reading
  • Computers and computer accessories with a sales price of under $1,500. Must be purchased for noncommercial home or personal use.

When Tax Is Still Due:

  • Clothing items that cost more than $100.
  • Any school supply item that costs more than $50.
  • Non-exempt books, see retailer for details.
  • Computers and computer accessories that cost more than $1,500
  • Computers and computer accessories purchased with the intent of commercial use
  • Rentals of eligible items, even if items are eligible for the tax break
  • Repairs or alterations, even if items are eligible for the tax break
  • Sales of items within any theme park, entertainment complex, hotel, or airport

For complete rules and a list of eligible items, see the following publication from the State of Florida’s Department Of Revenue:

2022 Florida Back To School Tax Holiday

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