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Florida Launches Permanent Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping

7/29/2025

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Beginning August 1, Florida families can enjoy a permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday, shopping tax-free on eligible items until August 31. This initiative, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis as part of a $1.3 billion tax package, aims to ease financial burdens. However, critics voice concerns over its adequacy amidst soaring costs and stagnant teacher salaries.

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Beginning August 1, Florida families can enjoy a permanent back-to-school sales tax holiday, shopping tax-free on eligible items until August 31. This initiative, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis as part of a $1.3 billion tax package, aims to ease financial burdens. However, critics voice concerns over its adequacy amidst soaring costs and stagnant teacher salaries.