Floridians can save while stocking up on power tools, toolboxes, work boots and other items commonly used by skilled trade workers during the first-ever Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday. Beginning Saturday, September 3, and running through Friday, September 9, Floridians pay no sales tax on qualifying tools and more.
Eligible items that consumers can purchase tax-free include:
- Toolboxes for vehicles selling for $300 or less;
- Power tools selling for $300 or less;
- Work boots selling for $175 or less;
- Power tool batteries selling for $150 or less;
- Handheld pipe cutters, drain opening tools, and plumbing inspection equipment selling for $150 or less;
- Industry textbooks and code books selling for $125 or less;
- Tool belts selling for $100 or less;
- Electrical voltage and testing equipment selling for $100 or less;
- Shop lights selling for $100 or less;
- Toolboxes selling for $75 or less;
- Hand tools selling for $50 or less;
- Safety glasses selling for $50 or less per pair (or the equivalent if sold in sets of more than one pair);
- Protective coveralls selling for $50 or less;
- Duffle bags or tote bags selling for $50 or less;
- LED flashlights selling for $50 or less; and
- Work gloves selling for $25 or less.
For more information on what items are eligible for tax savings, visit the Florida Department of Revenue at FloridaRevenue.com/ToolTime.