Florida, Texas Launch August Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays

Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday has been extended to cover the entire month of August, providing families with a longer period to purchase eligible school supplies, clothing, and technology tax-free. The tax holiday applies to in-store and online purchases, with specific price caps on items such as personal computers, clothing, and school supplies. Florida officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and state legislative leaders, emphasized the permanence of this tax break to help families better prepare for the school year. Similarly, Texas will hold its back-to-school sales tax holiday from August 8 to 10, exempting items priced below $100 and estimated to save shoppers over $133 million in taxes. Local Florida communities are also offering additional support through backpack giveaways, school supply drives, and free services to assist families facing financial strain during back-to-school shopping. These combined efforts aim to alleviate the economic burden on families as the new school year approaches.