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Back to School tax holiday begins this week in Florida

Posted at 6:36 AM, Jul 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-29 06:50:36-04

LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida's back to school sales tax holiday starts on Friday, and Fox 4 is In Your Corner. Here's what qualifies, so you can plan ahead.

Clothes, shoes, and backpacks that cost $60 or less qualify.

So do school supplies that are $15 are less.

And here's something new: select electronics are also part of the holiday. There's no tax for electronics up to $1,000. Technology wasn't part of the holiday last year.

The tax holiday begins Friday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 6th.

Complete details are available HERE.