Florida Hurricane Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Runs May 29-June 4, 2020

- Michelle Snow

Florida Hurricane Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, and will run Friday, May 29, through Thursday, June 4, 2020.

Also known as the Florida Hurricane Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, it allows qualifying items related to disaster preparedness to be exempt from sales tax.

Here’s what’s included this year:

2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items, and it does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.

It’s a great time to stock up on batteries, flashlights, hand-crank/battery powered radios, and supplies to make your house/apartment storm ready.

For a complete list of qualifying items and more information, visit floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep.


About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, and has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida. She lives in Orlando near Disney, and hears Magic Kingdom fireworks every night.
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