Florida Tax Package Sets Major Sales Tax Holidays, Exemptions

Florida lawmakers unanimously passed a $1 billion tax package on Friday that features sales tax holidays and permanent sales tax exemptions for family-oriented items.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) welcomed the Legislature’s action and is expected to sign the measure, as it largely goes along with proposals he made in February.

The bill (HB 7063) would create a permanent exemption for baby and toddler products, adult diapers, oral hygiene products, and other products. It also authorizes a summer sales tax vacation, two two-week back-to-school sales tax holidays, and a single two-week holiday for ...