Tax Holiday - During this time period, shoppers will not have to pay sales tax on eligible items and supplies that can be used to prepare for and recover from natural disasters that hit the Sunshine State.

“Thanks to our legislative leaders and Governor Scott for including the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday in the budget, especially with Florida coming off of a year with hurricanes, tornadoes and floods,” said FRF President/CEO R. Scott Shalley. “I strongly encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of these savings by visiting your local retailers to load up on those items that will help keep you and your family safe in the event of a natural disaster.”

The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017. During the holiday, sales tax will not be collected on the following popular items (for a complete listing of these items and other information, please click here):

• A portable self-powered light source selling for $20 or less.

• A portable self-powered radio, two-way radio, or Weatherband radio selling for $50 or less.

• A tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting selling for $50 or less.

• A self-contained first-aid kit selling for $30 or less.

• A ground anchor system or tie-down kit selling for $50 or less.

• A gas or diesel fuel tank selling for $25 or less.

• A package of AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, selling for $30 or less.

• A nonelectric food storage cooler selling for $30 or less.

• A portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage selling for $750 or less.

• Reusable ice selling for $10 or less.

Additional information regarding the 2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, including a list of qualifying items, promotional materials and FAQs, has been posted to the Department of Revenue’s website.