10 of these items will be tax exempt and 10 will NOT. Put your books away and get a number 2 pencil (tax exempt) out and let’s do an old-fashioned pop quiz! This year’s tax holiday in Florida runs August 2 through August 6. Let’s start the quiz!
To play, go through these pics SLOWLY! Don’t read the caption until you make your guess.
Safety Glasses
ShareIt's a science class essential so it seems obvious safety glasses are tax exempt, right? Wrong! Safety glasses (unless they're prescription) are NOT tax exempt!
Webcams
ShareThis is another one that seems kind of dated. But what about web cams? YES! Webcams are tax exempt!
Bowling Shoes
ShareDon't know how many schools around Tampa Bay have a bowling alley but... YES, bowling shoes are tax exempt!
Fishing Vests
ShareSure they're convenient to carry some extra bait, but what about for school? YES! Fishing vests ARE tax exempt!
Batteries
ShareLots of those gadgets students need that are tax exempt need batteries. But NO, batteries are NOT exempt!
Cosmetics Bag
ShareYour young lady want to stay organized and bring a makeup bag to school? You'll pay tax. NO cosmetic bags are not exempt.
Diapers
ShareBabies need diapers. But for back to school? YES, diapers are tax exempt!
Tuxedo
ShareYour son want to stand out and go back to school in style sporting a tux? Good news. Tuxedos ARE tax exempt!
Jewlery
ShareClothing and many accessories are tax exempt. But what about jewelry? NO, jewelry is NOT tax exempt.
Sports Equipment
ShareYour student play sports? Pads get expensive. But NO, sports pads are NOT exempt.
Digital Cameras
ShareWant to use a camera to take photos for a class project? Sorry you will pay tax on it. NO. Digital cameras are NOT tax exempt.
Umbrellas
ShareThat walk to school is a miserable one in the heavy Florida rain. So what about umbrellas? NO! They are NOT tax exempt.
Earbuds
ShareThis was a tough one... needs some new headphones or ear buds for your beats? YES! They ARE tax exempt!
Pajamas
ShareWanna have a back to school pajama party? Go for it. Pajamas ARE tax exempt!
Tablets
ShareWe learned earlier in the quiz that smart phones are NOT tax exempt. What about tablets? YES! They are!
Fishing Boots
ShareWe learned earlier in the quiz that fishing vests were tax exempt. So boots must be as well, right? NO. They're not.
Paper
ShareIf you've got to get work done, you definitely need paper so this one is a no-brainer. Paper for the copier or printer... tax exempt? NO! Copier or printer paper is NOT tax exempt.
Crayons
ShareCrayons... coloring books kept us entertained before our school years. But what about Crayons? YES! They are exempt!
Baby Clothing
ShareThey might be too young to head to class, but baby clothing... is it tax exempt? YES!
Smart Phones
ShareiPhones have plenty of tools for students... calculators, compasses, note pads. All those items are tax exempt. But what about smart phones? NO, they are NOT tax exempt.