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FL H0279

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kionne McGhee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an annual sales tax holiday for veterans from November 1 through December 31 each year
  • Tax-exempt items include: clothing ($100 or less), personal computers/laptops/tablets ($1,500 or less), books/textbooks ($50 or less), sports and recreational equipment ($100 or less), televisions ($1,000 or less), and game/billiard tables ($500 or less)
  • Veterans must show proof of honorable discharge or upgraded honorable discharge at time of purchase to qualify
  • Layaway items placed during the holiday period remain tax-exempt even if final payment occurs after December 31; same rule applies to mail-order and Internet purchases accepted during the holiday
  • Effective date of July 1, 2016, with Department of Revenue authorized to adopt emergency rules through June 30, 2017

Legislative Description

Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Last Action

Died in Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee10/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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