TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s last sales tax holiday in 2025 is already underway, but time is ticking until it comes to a close.
The “Hunting, Fishing and Camping” tax holiday kicked off early last month, and it applies to a wide range of products involving firearms and outdoor equipment.
While the holiday is still ongoing, it’s scheduled to end on Dec. 31, so there’s still plenty of time to take advantage of it.
Qualifying purchases under this tax holiday include the following goods:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ammunition | — |
| Firearms | — |
| Gun cleaning kits and charging handles | — |
| Holsters and pistol grips | — |
| Sights, optics and stocks | — |
| Bows and crossbows | — |
| Arrows, bolts, quarrels and quivers | — |
| Wristguards | — |
| Sleeping bags and portable hammocks | $50 or less |
| Camping stoves | $50 or less |
| Collapsible camping chairs | $50 or less |
| Camping lanterns and flashlights | $30 or less |
| Tents | $200 or less |
| Fishing rods and reels (individual) | $75 or less |
| Fishing rods and reels (set) | $150 or less |
| Tackle boxes and bags | $30 or less |
| Bait or fishing tackle (individual) | $5 or less |
| Bait or fishing tackle | $10 or less |
The tax holiday comes as part of the state’s latest budget, which was approved earlier this year.
Alongside this holiday, lawmakers also passed a back-to-school sales tax holiday, which will repeat each year all throughout the month of August.
In addition, the budget eliminated sales taxes permanently for the following items:
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AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries
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Smoke detection devices
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Carbon monoxide alarms
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Fire extinguishers
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Portable generators
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Waterproof tarps and other flexible waterproof sheeting (1,000 square feet or less)
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Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits
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Portable gas or diesel fuel cans (5 gallons or less)
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Life jackets
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Bicycle helmets
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Sunscreen
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Insect repellent
Meanwhile, state Sen. Rosalind Osgood (D-32) has already filed another bill to provide even more sales tax exemptions.
Under her proposal, these exemptions would be extended to impact-resistant windows, doors and garage doors, helping homeowners better bolster their properties ahead of hurricane season.
The proposal will be considered during next year’s Legislative session. If approved and signed into law, the exemptions would take effect on July 1, 2026.
For more information about the latest sales tax holiday, visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s website here.
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