The 2024 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
It is no secret to anyone that Florida gets its fair share of storms. In order to be ready for the unexpected, Governor DeSantis has signed into law a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday beginning June 1st until June 14th, and then again from August 24th to September 6th. With two different periods to purchase everything you need; I would go ahead and take advantage of this opportunity.
The sales tax in Florida is 6%, so this gives anyone the chance to purchase any necessities they may need with a slight discount. Here is the list of eligible items that fall under the 2024 tax-free holiday.
$10 or less
Wet dog or cat food if sold individually or the equivalent if sold in a box or case
$15 or less
Manual can openers
Collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls for pets
Cat litter boxes
Pet waste disposal bags
Hamster or rabbit substrate
$20 or less
Reusable ice
Leashes, collars, and muzzles for pets
Pet pads
$40 or less
Portable self-powered light sources
Pet beds
$50 or less
Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
Gas or diesel fuel tanks
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only: AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt
$60 or less
Nonelectric food storage coolers
Portable power banks
$70 or less
Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide detectors
Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
Ground anchor systems
Portable pet kennels or pet carriers
Dry dog or cat food weighing 50 or fewer pounds
Over-the-counter pet medications
$100 or less
Portable generators used to provide light or communications or to preserve food in a power outage
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