FL H0419

Sales tax exemption applies from 12:01 a.m. August 2, 2013 through 11:59 p.m. August 4, 2013 on clothing, wallets, and bags priced at $75 or less per item, excluding briefcases, suitcases, and garment bags.

School supplies priced at $15 or less per item are exempt, including pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, lunch boxes, scissors, glue, rulers, calculators, and similar items.

Personal computers and related accessories priced at $750 or less for noncommercial home or personal use are exempt, including base units, keyboards, monitors, modems, and nonrecreational software, but excluding recreational equipment and furniture.

Exemptions do not apply to sales within theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, or airports.

Department of Revenue is authorized to adopt emergency rules to administer the exemptions.