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2019 Disaster Preparedness SALES TAX HOLIDAY
May 31, 2019 - June 6, 2019
2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
May 31 – June 6, 2019
For forms and other information, visit the department’s website at www.floridarevenue.com
$10 or less: reusable ice packs
$20 or less: any portable self powered light source (flashlights, lanterns, candles)
$25 or less: any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers
$30 or less: batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries): AAA-Cell, AA-Cell, C-Cell, D-Cell, 6-Volt, 9-Volt.
Coolers and ice-chests (food-storage, nonelectrical)
$50 or less: Bungee Cords, Ground Anchor Systems, Radios (powered by battery, solar, or hand-crank; two-way, weather band), Ratchet Straps, Tarpaulins (tarps), Tie-Down Kits, Visqueen, Plastic Sheeting, Plastic Drop Cloths, and other Flexible Waterproof Sheeting
$750 or less: Portable Generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the the event of a power outage.
Note: Eligible light sources and radios qualify for the exemption even if electrical cords are also included.