What's eligible for Florida storm sales tax holiday
Many batteries, generators and pet supplies are tax-free from June 1 until June 14.
By Stet News Palm Beach
![](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F128c2673-6e3d-4a88-bde2-07a9e06db2a0.heic)
The 2024 Florida disaster preparedness state sales tax holiday starts Saturday, the first day of hurricane season, and lasts through June 14.
A second tax holiday runs from Aug. 24-Sept. 6, 2024.
Why it’s important: During these sales tax holidays, the 6% state sales tax is not due on the retail sale of eligible items.
Here’s the list from the Florida Department of Revenue.
Eligible Items
🧊 $20 or less:
Reusable ice (reusable ice packs)
🔦 $40 or less:
Any portable, self-powered light source* (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas):
Candles
Flashlights
Lanterns
🔋 $50 or less:
Any gas or diesel fuel container, including
LP gas and kerosene containers
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries): AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt
Portable Radios* (powered by battery, solar, or hand-crank)
Two-way
Weather band
📦 $60 or less:
Coolers and ice chests (food storage; nonelectrical)
Portable power banks
🧯 $70 or less:
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
🪢 $100 or less:
Bungee cords
Ground anchor systems
Ratchet straps
Tarpaulins (tarps)
Tie-down kits
Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting
⚙️ $3,000 or less:
Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food during a power outage
*Eligible light sources and radios qualify for the exemption even if electrical cords are included.
Eligible pet evacuation supplies
🐱 $10 or less per can or pouch (or the equivalent if sold in a box or case):
Wet cat or dog food
🐰 $15 or less per item or package:
Cat litter pans
Collapsible or travel-size food or water bowls
Hamster or rabbit substrate
Manual can openers
Pet waste disposal bags
🐕 $20 or less per item or package:
Collars
Muzzles
Leashes
Pet pads
#️⃣ $25 or less per item:
Cat litter weighing 25lbs. or less
🥱 $40 or less per item:
Pet beds
💊 $100 or less per item:
Bags of dry cat or dog food weighing 50 lbs. or less
Pet carriers
Portable kennels
Over-the-counter pet medications
💰 Detailed information on the sales tax holiday here (PDF)
👋 You’re reading a story from Stet News Palm Beach. Support local news in the public interest with a free or paid subscription.