Last Updated on November 21, 2022
Thursday, July 1 begins 2022 Florida Freedom Week, the latest of Florida’s sales tax holidays. This will be the state’s second annual Freedom Week Sales Tax-Free Holiday.
Joining the Disaster Preparedness sales tex holiday (emergency kits) and August’s Back to School sales tax holiday (school supplies) that have been held regularly since 1998, 2022 Florida Freedom Week is a boost to consumers as well as Florida outdoors, cultural and entertainment industries.
Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the 2022 Florida Freedom Week sales tax holiday begins Friday, July 1 and extends through Thursday, July 7. The Florida Department of Revenue created a webpage to provide information and promotional materials for consumers, businesses, and other interested parties.
The Florida Retail Federation is encouraging Floridians to take advantage of the cost savings and shop local. A variety of items are included and many qualifying products are available via online sales.
Specific admissions to sporting events and state park admission, fitness club memberships, sports equipment, general outdoor items, recreational activities, outdoor activities and supplies including fishing and camping items, boating and water activity supplies are tax-exempt from July 1-7, 2022. Some of the 2022 Florida Freedom Week items are based on a specific dollar cap and have price restrictions.
Here are some specific 2022 Florida Freedom Week examples:
— The first $75 on the price of boating and water activity supplies
— The first $35 on the price of recreational pool tubes, floats, inflatable chairs and pool toys
— The first $50 on the price of safety flares
—The first $75 on life jackets and coolers
— The first $150 on the price of water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards and recreational inflatable water tubes or floats
— The first $300 on the price of paddleboards and surfboards
— The first $500 on the price of canoes and kayaks
— The first $75 on the price of paddles and oars
— The first $25 on the price of snorkels, goggles and swimming masks
— The first $200 on the purchase of tents
— The first $50 on the price of sleeping bags, portable hammocks, camping stoves and collapsible camping chairs
— The first $30 on the price of camping lanterns and flashlights
— The first $75 on the price of individual rods and reels
— The first $150 on the price of a set of rods and reels
— The first $30 on the price of tackle boxes or bags
— The first $5 on the price of individual bait or fishing tackle
— The first $10 on the price of multiple bait and tackle items sold together
— Up to the first $15 on the price of sunscreen or insect repellant
— The first $100 on a pair of sunglasses
— The first $200 on a pair of binoculars
— The first $30 on the price of water bottles
— The first $50 on the price of hydration packs
— The first $250 of the sales price of outdoor gas or charcoal grills
— The first $50 of the sales price of bicycle helmets
— The first $250 of the sales price of bicycles
— The first $100 on residential pool and spa replacement parts
— The first $150 on residential pool and spa chemicals
— The first $40 on sports equipment
The sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.
If you have questions, check out the department’s website: 2022 Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday FAQs for Consumers.
Once you stock up, here are some destinations you’ll want to explore: