back-to-school sales tax holiday

The proposal would require approval from lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session. It includes sales-tax exemptions for a year on books for readers under age 17, toys for children between ages 2 and 12 and athletic equipment for kids under 18.

Sales-tax exemptions on school-related purchases will run through Aug. 7.

Here's a breakdown of the sales tax holidays signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, by date.

Most of the tax package will not take effect until July 1 or later, while motorists will get a break at the gas pump in October.

The tax break on gas would last for five months beginning on July 1. It would still require approval from the Florida Legisture.

The increased sales could take place as students who remained home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic return to school.

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