The Freedom Summer Sales Tax Holiday will take place throughout the State of Florida from May 29 – September 4, 2023.
Full Tax Information publication can be found here.
Pool-related items that are included in this holiday include:
Residential Pool Supplies
- Pool and spa replacement parts < $100
- Nets < $100
- Filters < $100
- Lights < $100
- Covers < $100
- Chemicals < $150*
*Retail chemicals only. Does not apply to wholesale chemicals.
Retail Sales (boating and water activity supplies)
- Coolers < $75
- Recreational pool tubes < $35
- Pool floats < $35
- Inflatable chairs <$35
- Pool toys < $35
- Snorkels/goggles/swim masks < $25
General Outdoor Supplies
- Sunscreen/sunblock/insect repellent < $15
- Grills (charcoal or gas) < $250
Additional items included in the holiday are:
Events Taking Place Before December 31, 2023:
- Live music
- Live sporting events
- Movie theatre admission
- Ballet, play, or musical theatre performance
- Admission to fairs, festivals, or cultural events
- Admission or membership to private fitness clubs
Parks and Season Tickets
- Museum admission (annual passes included)
- State park admission (annual passes included)
- Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, or musical theatre performances
Retail Sales (boating and water activity supplies)
- Life jackets < $75
- Safety flares < $50
- Towable tubes and floats < $150
- Paddleboard/surfboards < $300
- Canoes/kayaks < $500
- Paddles/oars < $75
Camping Supplies
- Tents < $200
- Sleeping bags/hammocks < $50
- Camp stoves < $50
- Camp chairs < $50
- Lanterns/flashlights < $30
Fishing Supplies
- Rods < $75
- Reels < $75
- Rod & reel combos < $150
- Tackle boxes < $30
- Bait/tackle (single items) < $5
- Bait/tackle (combo packs) < $10
General Outdoor Supplies
- Sunglasses < $100
- Binoculars < $200
- Water bottles < $30
- Hydration packs < $50
- Bicycle helmets < $50
- Bicycles < $500
Children’s Toys
- Intended by manufacturer to be used by a child under the age of 12 < $75
Children’s Athletic Equipment
- Intended by manufacturer to be used by a child under the age of 12 < $75
**All prices are subject to revision by Florida Department of Revenue. Some stipulations apply.
Contact Dallas Thiesen, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs, with any questions at Dallas@FloridaPoolPro.com.
