On May 8, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed the Florida state budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (HB7073). Included in the budget is a state-wide sales tax holiday for July 2024.
Specified “Residential Pool Supplies” are specifically listed for exemption from sales tax. Additionally, other categories of sales tax-exempt items include products that are typically found in swimming pool retails stores. This tax holiday only applies to items sold for non-commercial uses and will not apply to wholesale items.
2024 Florida Sales Tax Holiday
Dates: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024
Exempted Items:
| Sunblock | ≤ $15.00 |
| Snorkels, goggles, swim masks | ≤ $25.00 |
| Recreational Pool Tubes | ≤ $35.00 |
| Pool Floats | ≤ $35.00 |
| Inflatable Chairs | ≤ $35.00 |
| Pool Toys | ≤ $35.00 |
| Sunglasses | ≤ $100.00 |
| Pool replacement parts | ≤ $100.00 |
| Nets | ≤ $100.00 |
| Filters | ≤ $100.00 |
| Pool Lights | ≤ $100.00 |
| Pool and Spa Chemicals (including salt) | ≤ $150.00 |
| Outdoor Grills (gas or charcoal) | ≤ $250.00 |
Please contact Dallas Thiesen, FSPA Chief Government Relations Officer, at Dallas@FSPA.com with any questions or concerns.
