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5 Surprising Things on the 2024 Florida Back to School Tax Holiday List

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A Target customer shops for back to school supplies.

Sure there the usual items you’d expect to see on the 2024 Florida Back to School tax holiday list. Things like computers, backpacks, jeans and pencils are obviously on the list again this year. But there are some tax free items you might surprise you.

Florida’s Back to School sales tax holiday began on July 29 and you have until Sunday, August 11, 2024 to take advantage of the discounts. In general, clothing and footwear priced $100 or less is tax-free. School supplies $50 and under are not taxed either. As for computers, the sales price needs to be $1,500 or less to qualify.

Diapers are one of the things you might not expect to see on the 2024 Florida Back to School sales tax holiday list.
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Diapers are on the 2024 Florida Back to School sales tax holiday list.

Surprising Items on the Florida Back to School Tax Holiday List

Diapers and baby clothing
Stock up on diapers. Especially if you find some that are on sale. Diapers, diaper inserts (for adults and babies) both cloth and disposable are tax exempt during the Florida back to school sales tax holiday. Certain baby and toddler products, such as baby and toddler clothing, apparel, and shoes that are primarily intended for and marketed for children ages 5 or younger, are always exempt from sales tax.

Purses
Don’t get too carried away. Remember those spending limits that were mentioned earlier if you want that purse to be tax free. That $2,000 Coach purse won’t qualify. Nice try.

Pajamas
Sleepwear like nightgowns and pajamas are tax-free during the holiday. Even robes and slippers qualify.

Bicycle Helmets
Hey lots of kids ride their bikes to school. Even if yours doesn’t, they should always have reliable protection for those rides.

Beach Stuff
Bathing suits, shorts, swimming trunks, caps… they’re all tax exempt right now. Even ponchos and umbrellas are tax-free since those beach days can often come to a quick end during those Florida afternoon downpours.

Still unsure about a particular thing on your shopping list? You can find the long list of items that are tax free during the 2024 Florida Back to School sales tax holiday here.

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Places With Teacher Discounts For Back-To-School Season

  • General Supplies

    New members can get a $20 or $40 Costco Shop Card, an exclusive offer for teachers. Teachers also receive a 10% discount at most Dollar Tree locations by showing a valid school ID. At Michaelā€™s, teachers save 15% on every purchase. Office Depot offers a 10% discount on in-store purchases for teachers. Staples provides a 20% discount on in-store purchases with an app coupon and teacher ID. Additionally, teachers can enjoy 20% off storewide at Target through Target Circle, available until Saturday, August 24.

  • Subscriptions And Tech

    Both teachers and students can access Adobe Pro, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and InDesign, for just $19.99 per month during the first year, and $34.99 per month thereafter. Additionally, teachers and their families can enjoy a 25% discount on AT&T wireless plans, starting at $27 per month for four lines. Instructors can save up to $25 per month on Verizon’s Unlimited wireless plans. Canva offers free access to creating lesson plans, posters, and infographics through this link. Teachers get six months of Babbel lessonsĀ for $36, a 60 percent discount. Teachers also receive discounts on Google Workspace for Education, which includes Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, and more, as well as discounts on Chromebooks. Office 365 Education and Microsoft Teams are available for free, along with a 10% discount on Windows devices. The Apple Store for Education offers discounted items for K-12 teachers, including select Macbooks and iPad.

  • Books

    Books will always be essential for both students and teachers, and there are discounts available for educators looking to expand their collections. Teachers can enjoy up to 25% off on books, toys, and games by joining Barnes & Noble Educators. The Scholastic Teacher Store offers great items for 25% off and up to 50% off with other sales and deals. Scholastic also hosts book fairs and warehouse sales where teachers can purchase items at marked-down prices. Additionally, local bookstores often offer similar discounts for teachers, so it’s worth checking out nearby options to find the best deals.

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