Florida Back to School Sales Tax Free Event

Once only a 3 day weekend, the Back to School Tax Free Weekend in Florida is now the entire month of August! The School Sales Tax holiday runs from August 1 to the 31st, 2025! These are dates that you can purchase clothing, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies without paying tax.

Here are some general back to school shopping tips:

Make a list  Check with your children’s school to find out what is needed.  Also check the dress code before shopping for clothes & shoes. This will save time and money.

Take inventory Before you head out, check your kids backpacks from the last school year.  See what you can reuse and what needs replacing!  Check the closet and drawers to see what clothing needs to be purchased. Now you can update your list!

Make a budget Be sure to establish a budget before you head out.  I know in our home, we have a strict budget for clothing per child. We have a few extra rules too. For example, if they are willing to use last years backpack, I allow my kids to add an extra $20 to their clothing budget.

Use coupons Most stores allow the use of coupons.  Be sure to use your coupons during the tax-free shopping days too.  You will be able to save 3 ways – shopping the SALES, using your COUPONS, and not paying tax!

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