Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: What you can buy tax-free in Florida this July

TAMPA, Fla. - The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in April that the Sunshine State would be bringing back the sales tax holiday for the month of July to encourage Floridians to get outside. 

READ: Gov. DeSantis announces Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: 'We want people to get outside'

During the tax holiday, shoppers can avoid paying sales tax on general outdoor supplies, camping supplies, and several other outdoor-related purchases, as well as some events and activities.

The following are items that Floridians can buy without paying sales tax for the month of July:

Boating and water activity supplies:

• Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less)
• Pool toys ($35 or less)
• Coolers, Life jackets, Paddles ($75 or less)
• Inflatable water tubes and floats, Wakeboards ($150 or less)
• Paddleboards, Surfboards ($300 or less)
• Canoes, Kayaks ($500 or less)

Fishing Supplies:

• Bait and Tackle ($5 or less for individual items, $10 or less for multiple items sold together)
• Tackle boxes ($30 or less)
• Reels, Rods ($75 or less)

Camping Supplies:

• Flashlights ($30 or less)
• Sleeping bags, Camping chairs ($50 or less)
• Tents ($200 or less)

Outdoor Supplies:

• Sunscreen ($15 or less)
• Water bottles ($30 or less)
• Bicycle helmets ($50 or less)
• Outdoor grills ($250 or less)
• Bicycles ($500 or less)

Admissions to events or performances scheduled to be held between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024:

• Live music events
• Live sporting events
• Movies to be shown in a movie theater
• Ballets
• Plays
• Fairs
• Festivals

Admissions purchased for any of the following:

• Museums, including annual passes
• State parks, including annual passes
• Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, and musical theater performances

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