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Freedom Summer Savings Florida: What can You get on Florida’s Tax Free Days?

Florida Governor DeSantis proposes a Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday for 2024-2025, excluding sales tax on fishing gear, outdoor items, and state park admissions.

Freedom Summer Savings Florida: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suggested the Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday for the fiscal year 2024–2025. This is a big tax-cut plan. A lot of different things, like fishing gear, outdoor gear, and admission to state parks and museums, will not have sales tax from July 1 through July 31.

To kick off the summer fun, Governor DeSantis also said that all Florida State Parks would be free to visit on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-27, 2024.

“While the federal government is causing high inflation and skyrocketing costs for families, Florida’s smart fiscal policies allow us to reduce taxes and help reduce the burden on Floridians.” Governor Ron DeSantis declared

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The purpose of the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday is to reduce summertime expenses for families by waiving sales tax on a variety of seasonal goods.

What products will you be able to purchase for less?

Items that cost $25 or less for goggles and snorkels, $35 or less for pool toys, and $75 or less for coolers, life jackets, and paddles are all eligible.

Larger products are also featured, such as inflatable water tubes and floats, wakeboards for $150 or less, paddleboards and surfboards for $300 or less, and canoes and kayaks for $500 or less.

Fishing aficionados can take advantage of the tax exemption on tackle boxes at $30 or less, fishing reels and rods at $75 or less, and bait and gear (individual items at $5 or less, $10 or less for multiple goods sold together).

Tax-free items for campers include tents for $200 or less, sleeping bags and camping chairs for $50 or less, and flashlights for $30 or less.

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Sunscreen priced at $15 or less, water bottles at $30 or less, bicycle helmets at $50 or less, outdoor barbecues at $250 or less, and bicycles at $500 or less are among the outdoor products that qualify for the tax exemption.

Additionally, there will be no taxes on tickets for events and performances that take place between July 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. These include live music performances, athletic activities, films, plays, ballets, fairs, and festivals.

The tax relief program also includes entry to state parks and museums, including yearly passes, as well as season tickets for cultural events including plays, ballets, concerts, and theatrical shows.

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