Florida Helps Consumers Prepare for Hurricane Season and Other Disasters with a Tax Holiday During Which Goods Used in an Emergency are Sold Without Incurring a Sales Tax.
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
June 1-14
August 24 – September 6
Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday 2024 gets under way in the Sunshine State on June 1, the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season Residents can buy numerous Hurricane Disaster Supplies Tax Free. The Tax Holiday covers everything from Generators and Weather Radios to reusable ice and coolers to flashlights, fuel containers, batteries, garbage bags and a lot more.
Portable Generators with a retail price of $3000 or less also qualify if they are used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in a power outage.
Florida Senate Bill SPB 7074 describes several tax holidays for Florida. It was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The first of two disaster preparedness tax holidays begins on June 1, the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. SPB 7074 represents 900 million dollars in broad based tax relief for Florida families and businesses.
Westinghouse WGen12000
The Westinghouse WGen12000 runs up to 11 Hours on one tank of gasoline and is an excellent generator for home backup. The 120/240-Volt 50-Amp Outlet allows the generator to plug into an inlet box connected to a manual transfer switch. The 12000 Watt Generator meets the Tax Holiday Requirements. Use the generator power to run:
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Lights
- Medical Equipment
- Air Conditioning and Furnace
- Cooking Equipment
Disaster Prep Tax Holiday August-September
The second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday takes place just as the hurricane season reaches peak intensity. August to October is usually the busiest part of the season with the historical and statistical peak about September 10. The second tax holiday begins on August 24 and ends on September 6.
Generac 7500 Watt GP7500E DF
The Generac GP7500E DF is a dual fuel generator that runs on gasoline or propane. CO Sense detects dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and shuts the genertor down. The 7500 Watt Generator meets the Tax Holiday Requirements. Use the generator power to run:
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Lights
- Internet
- Charge Cell Phones and Electronics
- Medical Equipment
- Microwave-Crock Pot-Coffee Maker
Sale Price Limits in Effect
Items eligible for tax-free sales have a maximum value depending on their category. For example, a carbon monoxide detector—a “Must-Have” Accessory when using a portable generator—is eligible for the Tax Holiday if it costs $70 or less. You could buy a package and save tax on all of them.
Champion 7500 Watt Inverter Generator
The Champion 7500 Watt Inverter 100520 runs up to 13 hours on a 4.2-gallon tank of gasoline. Unlike smaller inverters, the 7500 watt is transfer switch ready with a 240-Volt 30-Amp Outlet. The Champion 7500 Watt meets the Tax Holiday Requirements. Use the generator power to run:
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Lights
- Internet
- Charge Cell Phones and Electronics
- Medical Equipment
- Microwave-Crock Pot-Coffee Maker
- Window A/C
Featured Generator
- Dual Fuel Runs on Gas or Propane
- Clean Power with Less than 5% THD
- Remote Start with Included FOB
Featured Generator
- Dual Fuel Runs on Gas or Propane
- Clean Power with Less than 5% THD
- Remote Start with Included FOB
Featured Generator
- Runs 13 Hours on 4.2 Gallons of Gasoline
- Clean Inverter Technology Power <3% THD
- Quiet-produces only 69dB Noise.
Tax Holiday for Disaster Prep—Not Just for Generators
If you have ever put together a disaster survival kit, many of the household items available tax free are familiar disaster kit must-haves. Garbage bags, plastic sheets, tarps, and a whole lot more.
As you prepare for hurricane season, the sales tax holiday can ease the burden with substantial savings on numerous everyday items that become essential during a disaster. Even supplies for evacuating your pet become eligible for a tax-free purchase.
There are some limitations, so be sure to read the Tax Holiday TIP sheet.
Qualifying Generac Portable Generators
6 Florida Sales Tax Holidays to Know
Summer 2024
Freedom Month runs the entire month of July from the 1st to the 31st. It features tax-free admission to music, sports, and cultural events; movies and museums; single admission or season tickets to theatre and dance; state park admission or annual passes; and fitness facilities. You can purchase tickets tax free during the Freedom Month tax holiday to use anytime between July 1 and December 31, 2024.
Freedom month also applies to boating and water activity equipment and supplies; camping equipment or supplies; fishing equipment or supplies; outdoor supplies; and pool accessories, supplies, or parts;
Back-t0-School tax free purchases from July 29 to August 11, 2024 on clothing, footwear, and backpacks (<=$100) school supplies (<=$50) learning aids (<=$30) and personal computers, computer accessories, and non-recreational software (<=$1500).
Skilled Worker Tools A seven-day tax holiday from September 1-7, 2024, for certain tools used by skilled trade workers. Includes hand tools (<=$50) power tools (<=$300) work boots (<=175) in addition to safety equipment, shop lights, tool boxes and belts, and plumbing or electrical equipment.
Expiring in June, 2024
Energy Star Appliances July 1, 2023 – June 30-2024. Includes Washers, Dryer, Water Heaters costing $1500 or less.
Home Hardening July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024. Impact resistant doors, windows, and garage doors.
Gas Stoves July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Any gas range or cooktop fueled by combustible gas. Does not inluded outdoor grills, camp stoves, or portable stoves.
Complete lists of Sales Tax Holiday eligible items, activities, and events.
