FLORIDA – Florida residents and visitors can now take advantage of significant savings during the annual “Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday,” which began on Labor Day weekend.
The week-long event, which continues through September 7th, allows consumers to purchase qualifying items commonly used by skilled trade workers without paying sales tax.
To ensure you qualify for the tax exemption, refer to Tax Information Publication (TIP) No. 24A01-06 for a comprehensive list of eligible items.
Some of the items included in the tax holiday are:
- Safety Gear:
- High-visibility safety vests
- Work gloves
- Safety glasses
- Hard hats
- Hearing protection
- Tools:
- Hand tools
- Power tools,
- Toolboxes
- Tool belts
- Ladders
- Plumbing inspection equipment
- Storage and Transport:
- Duffle bags
- Fuel cans
- Tote bags
- Toolboxes for vehicles
- Workwear:
- Protective coveralls
- Work boots
For more information about the Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday and to verify the eligibility of specific items, please visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s website .