It's hard to believe summer break is drawing to a close and that kids will soon be going back to school. For many of us, the back-to-school to-do list includes shopping for new clothes and school supplies. Thankfully, the state of Florida is providing us with their annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. The sales tax holiday begins on Monday, July 20, 2026 and ends on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
What Qualifies as Tax Exempt?
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, the following items qualify for sales tax exemption during the tax holiday:
- Most school supplies selling for $50 or less
- Clothing, footwear, and accessories selling for $100 or less
- Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles selling for $30 or less
- Computers and related accessories selling for $1,500 or less, when purchased for noncommercial or personal use
Online Orders
Eligible items purchased online during the sales tax holiday period qualify as tax-free, even if delivery occurs after the tax holiday period ends.
Exceptions
If you will be visiting a theme park or tourist attraction during the tax-free holiday, keep in mind that items purchased at theme parks, entertainment venues, or travel spots (think hotels & airports) do not qualify for the tax-free exemption, even if they are school supply type items such pens, pencils, notepads, etc.
Exemptions
For more details and examples of exempt items, click here.
