July 1st Marks Tax Free Purchases for Freedom Week in Florida

Earlier this year legislation was signed the gives a tax break from several different events and recreational purchases from July 1st to July 7th.
The Florida Department of Revenue has provided a list of those items and answers to some frequently asked questions.

Admissions

• Live music events*+
• Live sporting events*
• Movies*
• Museum entry, including annual passes
• State park entry, including annual passes
• Ballets*+
• Plays*+
• Musical theater performances*+
• Fairs*
• Festivals*
• Cultural events*
• Private and membership clubs providing physical fitness facilities*

*To be held on any date(s) from July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021

+Including season tickets

General Outdoor Supplies

• The first $15 of the sales price of:
  •  Sunscreen
  •  Insect repellent
• The first $30 of the sales price of:
  •  Water bottles
• The first $50 of the sales price of:
  •  Hydration packs
  •  Bicycle helmets
• The first $100 of the sales price of:
  • Sunglasses
• The first $200 of the sales price of:
  • ▪Binoculars
• The first $250 of the sales price of:
  •  Outdoor gas or charcoal grills
  • Bicycles

Fishing Supplies

• The first $5 of the sales price of:
  • Bait or fishing tackle if sold individually (the first $10 if sold as a set)
• The first $30 of the sales price of:
  • Tackle boxes or bags
• The first $75 of the sales price of:
  • Rods and reels if sold individually (the first $150 if sold as a set)

Boating and Water Activity Supplies

• The first $25 of the sales price of:
  • Snorkels
  • Goggles
  • Swimming masks
• The first $50 of the sales price of:
  • Safety flares
• The first $75 of the sales price of:
  •  Life jackets
  • Coolers
  • Paddles
  •  Oars
• The first $150 of the sales price of:
  • Water skis
  • Wakeboards
  • Kneeboards
  • Recreational inflatable water tubes or floats capable of being towed
• The first $300 of the sales price of:
  • Paddleboards
  • Surfboards
• The first $500 of the sales price of:
  • Canoes
  • Kayaks

Camping Supplies

• The first $30 of the sales price of:
  • Camping lanterns
  • Flashlights
• The first $50 of the sales price of:
  • Sleeping bags
  • Portable hammocks
  •  Camping stoves
  • Collapsible camping chairs
• The first $200 of the sales price of:
  • Tents
• Sports Equipment1
  • Any item used in individual or team sports, not including clothing or footwear, selling for $40 or less

2021 Freedom Week FAQ 

Author: Tampa Parent