Gov. DeSantis announces more tax holidays for Florida

Rachel Tucker
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced additional sales tax holidays while speaking in Cape Canaveral on Tuesday.

DeSantis, speaking at Gator’s Portside Port Canaveral restaurant, signed House Bill 7073, which provides over $1 billion in tax relief for Florida families, including a back-to-school holiday and a disaster preparedness holiday.

“Florida’s economy has remained strong despite reckless federal spending and failed policies in Washington,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “This tax relief package will provide much needed relief for Florida’s families, especially as the D.C. political class shows no signs of reversing course on the inflationary policies of the federal government.”

The tax package provides a one-year tax exemption on residential property and flood insurance premiums, and continues the following sales tax holidays in Florida:

  • Two Disaster Preparedness Holidays;

    • June 1—14 and August 24—September 6, families can prepare for hurricane season with items like tarps, batteries, and flashlights, sales tax free.

  • The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday;

    • July 29—August 11, families can save on pens, pencils, computers, clothing, and other school supplies.

  • The Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday;

    • September 1—7, Floridians can save on power tools, hand tools, toolboxes, and other items.

  • The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday;

    • July 1—31, Florida families can purchase summer items like pool floats, fishing supplies, and outdoor equipment, in addition to admissions to museums and state parks, sales tax free.

The governor’s office said the tax relief package also includes sales tax credits for businesses that have employees with disabilities and increases the cap for the Strong Families Tax Credit Program, which supports organizations focused on child welfare.

The governor appeared alongside Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie.

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