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FL H0069
Bill
Status
3/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kionne McGhee
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AI Summary
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Establishes an annual sales tax holiday for veterans from November 1 through December 31, exempting Florida sales tax on eligible purchases during this period.
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Tax-exempt items include clothing ($100 or less per item), personal computers ($1,500 or less), books ($50 or less), sports/fitness equipment ($100 or less), televisions ($1,000 or less), and game/billiard tables ($500 or less).
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Defines "veteran" as a person who served in active military, naval, or air service and was honorably discharged or released, or who later received an upgraded honorable discharge; veterans must provide proof of military status at purchase.
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Items placed on layaway during the holiday period remain tax-exempt even if paid after December 31; internet and mail-order sales ordered during the holiday for immediate shipment are tax-exempt regardless of delivery date; exchanges for the same item type are tax-exempt if the original purchase was during the holiday period.
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Requires retailers to report tax-exempt sales amounts to the Department of Revenue on their sales and use tax returns; authorizes the Department to adopt emergency rules to administer the program, with this authority repealing June 30, 2019.
Legislative Description
Annual Sales Tax Holiday for Veterans of the United States Armed Forces
Last Action
Died in Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
3/10/2018