Tax Break for School Supplies

The Florida Department of Revenue has declared a sales tax holiday on back-to-school supplies starting Monday, July 25 and ending on Sunday, Aug. 7.

During the sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of:

-- Clothing, footwear, and accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item.

-- School supplies with a sales price of $50 or les per item.

-- Learning aids and puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less.

-- Personal computers with a sales price of $1,500 or less (must be for noncommercial home or personal use).