DeSantis’ Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday Starts July 1st

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSE, Florida – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday will take place the entire month of July and will make items such as fishing supplies, outdoor recreation equipment, admissions to state parks and, museums sales tax free.

“Florida is stepping up to make summer more affordable for families,” said Governor Ron DeSantis when he signed the Sales Tax Holiday into law back in May. 

“While the federal government is causing high inflation and skyrocketing costs for families, Florida’s smart fiscal policies allow us to reduce taxes and help reduce the burden on Floridians.”

The Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday will remove the sales tax on items families use during the summer, including:

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 performance