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Florida, tax holiday and Back to School

When do Florida tax breaks end for back-to-school shopping? See the details
So, are you done with your back-to-school shopping? If you have more to do, look on the bright side: Many school items will be tax-free in Florida through August. Thats a change from past sales tax holidays in the state,
Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday now in effect
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will take place from August 1 to August 31.
Back to School: Florida's one-month sales tax holiday starts Aug. 1. What to know
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the return of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which will run Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, giving families a full month of savings on essential school supplies and more.
Florida makes back-to-school sales tax holiday permanent, but critics say relief falls short
Starting this Friday, Florida families won’t just get a break on back-to-school shopping — they’ll get it every year.
Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2025: Here’s a list of items that you can buy tax-free
Florida’s 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday and ends on August 31. The holiday now occurs annually, every August.
Florida’s Back‑to‑School sales tax holiday expands to all of August
Florida’s Back‑to‑School Sales Tax Holiday is now a month long: Save on school supplies, clothes, laptops, and more from Aug. 1–31.

Back to school 2025: Everything South Florida parents need, in one guide

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Florida school sales tax holiday: See dates, list of items to save money on

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New Florida law rolls back confusing school safety rule: ‘It caused problems’

Last year, a law required every door on school campuses to remain locked during the day. The mandate quickly raised concerns ...

Central Florida community rallies for back-to-school celebrations

Central Florida communities are turning back-to-school stress into celebrations this weekend, offering backpacks, smiles, and ...

Florida’s school choice boom: A back-to-school story

The state’s school choice voucher programs, championed by organizations like Step Up For Students, have exploded in ...