FL H1015

Sales tax exemption applies from 12:01 a.m. August 1, 2014 through 11:59 p.m. August 10, 2014 for clothing, wallets, bags, school supplies, personal computers, and computer accessories.

Clothing and bags (excluding briefcases, suitcases, garment bags) exempt if priced at $75 or less per item; includes footwear but excludes watches, jewelry, umbrellas, and specialty footwear like skis and roller blades.

School supplies exempt if priced at $15 or less per item, including pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, markers, scissors, calculators, and similar items.

Personal computers and computer-related accessories exempt if priced at $750 or less for noncommercial home or personal use; excludes furniture and recreation-oriented systems.

Tax exemptions do not apply to sales within theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, or airports; Department of Revenue authorized to adopt emergency rules.