This tool time sales tax holiday exempts consumers from paying sales tax on qualifying tools and equipment. This new tax free weekend in Florida, passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is a 7-day sales tax break from September 3, 2022 to September 9, 2022 for selected tools widely used by skilled trade workers. Purchases of the following products are free from sales tax during the holiday:
- Hand tools selling for $50 or less
- Power tools selling for $300 or less
- Power tool batteries selling for $150 or less
- Work gloves selling for $25 or less
- Safety glasses selling for $50 or less
- Protective coveralls selling for $50 or less
- Work boots selling for $175 or less
- Tool belts selling for $100 or less
- Duffle/tote bags selling for $50 or less
- Tool boxes selling for $75 or less
- Tool boxes for vehicles selling for $300 or less
- Industry text books and code books selling for $125 or less
- Electrical voltage and testing equipment selling for $100 or less
- LED flashlights selling for $50 or less
- Shop lights selling for $100 or less
- Handheld pipe cutters, drain opening tools, and plumbing inspection equipment selling for $150 or less
Keep in mind that the above sales tax holidays do not apply to sales within a theme park or entertainment complex, at a hotel or public lodging establishment, or at an airport. More information and a full list of items for each tax free holiday can be found on the Department of Revenue website.
