From Hurricane And School Supplies To Outdoor Entertainment, Florida To See Three Tax 'Holidays' In 2021

Miami FL

22 May, 2021

1:09 PM

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CBS Miami May 22, 2021 Floridians preparing for the looming hurricane season can avoid paying sales taxes on many types of disaster gear starting late next week after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $196.3 million tax package on Friday, but that's not all. Appearing at a Home Depot in Pensacola, DeSantis said the package, passed by lawmakers in April, reflects the state's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Along with a 10-day tax "holiday" for disaster-preparedness supplies, it also includes a tax holiday for back-to-school shoppers and a "Freedom Week" tax holiday designed to encourage people to participate in outdoor activities and entertainment events. "We're proud of being open. And we want taxpayers to be able to benefit if they're participating in all these things," DeSantis said. "No state has had more events than we've had over the past year." CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.