The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, May 29, just ahead of the first official day of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season -- June 1.
Floridians are gearing up to buy any and all supplies necessary in advance.
During this sales tax holiday period, certain things related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.
Qualifying items include but are not limited to
- Generators
- Bungee chords
- Radios
- Fuel containers
- Light sources
- Coolers
- Reusable ice packs
For a full list of items and additional information, view the official tax information publication released by the Department of Revenue here.
The sales tax holiday does not apply to the repair or rental of qualifying items or sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.
The sales tax holiday lasts until June 4.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting an above-average hurricane season.
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