Florida's back-to-school tax holiday ends this week. What's eligible

Classes across all of Florida's school districts have resumed, and the end to the state's 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday is approaching quickly.

Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday, including how long it lasts and which items qualify:

How long does Florida's 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday last?

Florida's 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday for school supplies began Monday, July 20, and will run through Thursday, Aug. 20.

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Which back-to-school items qualify?

According to the Florida Department of Revenue, the full list of qualifying items includes the following , "if they meet the specified price limits and other conditions":

• Personal computers or personal computer-related accessories purchased for noncommercial home or personal use having a sales price of $1,500 or less, including:

  • Calculators

  • Desktops

  • Electronic book readers

  • Handhelds

  • Laptops

  • Tablets

  • Tower computers

• Personal computer-related accessories, including:

  • Keyboards

  • Mice

  • Modems

  • Monitors

  • Nonrecreational software

  • Other peripheral devices

  • Personal digital assistants

  • Routers

• Wallets and bags (excepting briefcases, suitcases, and other garment bags) having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:

  • Backpacks

  • Diaper bags

  • Fanny packs

  • Handbags

• School supplies having a sales price of $50 or less per item, including:

  • Binders

  • Cellophane tape

  • Compasses

  • Composition books

  • Computer disks

  • Construction paper

  • Crayons

  • Erasers

  • Folders

  • Glue or paste

  • Legal pads

  • Lunch boxes

  • Markers

  • Notebooks

  • Notebook filler paper

  • Pencils

  • Pens

  • Poster board

  • Poster paper

  • Protractors

  • Rulers

  • Scissors

  • Staplers and staples used to secure paper products

• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles having a sales price of $30 or less, including:

  • Flashcards or other learning cards

  • Interactive or electronic books and toys intended to teach reading or math skills

  • Matching or other memory games

  • Puzzle books and search-and-find books

  • Stacking or nesting blocks or sets

• Clothing, footwear, and accessories having a sales price of $100 or less per item, including:

  • Shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, shorts, and other apparel

  • Shoes, boots, sandals, and other footwear

  • Accessories such as belts, hats, gloves, and scarves

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida's best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY .

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