Yes, it’s that time of year again…Back-to-School Tax Holiday! First for the good news. Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories that are $1,000 or less are now Tax Exempt. That is a huge improvement over last year when Florida lawmakers failed to include personal computers in the exempt category.
The rest of the items are basically the same as 2018. Certain school supplies under $15 and clothing items under $60 are exempt.
Examples of Exempt Clothing and Accessories under $60
| Accessories – Wallets, Handbags, belts, etc | Diapers, diaper inserts (adult and baby, cloth or disposable) | Hosiery and panty hose (including support hosiery) |
| Aerobic and fitness clothing | Coin purses | Martial arts attire |
| Aprons and clothing shields | Costumes | Overshoes and rubber shoes |
| Athletic supporters | Coveralls | Purses |
| Baby clothes | Diaper bags | Safety clothing |
| Backpacks and book bags | Coats | Shirts |
| Bandanas | Dresses | Shoes (including athletic) |
| Baseball cleats | Formal clothing | Socks |
| Bathing suits, caps, and cover-ups | Uniforms (work, school, and athletic – excluding pads) | Leggings, tights, and leg warmers |
| Belts | Graduation caps and gowns | Suits, slacks, and jackets |
| Bibs | Gym suits and uniforms | Swim suits and trunks |
| Bicycle helmets (youth) | Hats and caps | Ties (neckties and bow ties) |
| Blouses | Hunting vests | Sweatbands |
| Boots (except ski or fishing boots) | Shoulder pads (e.g., dresses or jackets) | Uniforms (work, school, and athletic – excluding pads) |
| Braces and supports worn to correct or alleviate a physical incapacity or injury* | Sleepwear (nightgowns and pajamas) | |
| Bras | Jackets | |
| Cleated and spiked shoes | Jeans | |
Examples of Exempt School Supply Items
| Binders | Crayons | Lunch boxes |
| Calculators | Erasers | Markers |
| Colored pencils | Folders | Notebooks |
| Compasses | Glue (stick and liquid) | Poster board |
| Composition books | Highlighters | Rulers |
| Construction paper | Legal pads | Scissors |
