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Hurricane Season Begins with Tax Holiday

Hurricane Season Begins with Tax Holiday

Editor

From June 1 through 12, Floridians can purchase many supplies for hurricane preparedness without paying the usual local and state sales taxes.


Allowed items include portable generators costing less than $750;

Radios, two-way radios, weather-band radios, tarps, flexible waterproof sheeting, ground-anchor systems and tie-down kits costing less than $50;

AA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries costing less than $20 (automobile, boat and AAA batteries are still taxable);

Coolers or ice chests costing less than $30 (electrical coolers still are taxable);

Gas or diesel fuel containers costing less than $25;

Portable self-powered lights, battery-operated flashlights, battery or gas-powered lanterns, or candles costing less than $20.

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