sales tax

The state's gas tax holiday expires on Nov. 1, meaning Florida drivers will be paying an extra 25 cents a gallon.

Florida Tax Watch has some tips on how to vote on tax referendums.

The Penny For Pasco sales tax has been around since 2005. The chairman of the Pasco Citizens Committee says its results can be seen countywide.

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.

The lawsuit aims to block a referendum that is coming back on the ballot a second time.

Other tax breaks will take effect starting Friday on items including children’s diapers and Energy Star appliances.

Floridians will be able to save on supplies useful in a hurricane starting this Saturday.

The troop proposed including pet supplies as part of work toward what is known as a “Silver Award.”

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.

Diapers for kids, along with some children’s clothing, will be tax-exempt in Florida for one year starting this summer.

"This is a huge, huge budget. This is a huge deal," DeSantis said of his proposal, which also includes pay raises and bonuses for teachers and law enforcement. It would need to be approved by the Florida Legislature.