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Stock up on storm & safety supplies in Florida without paying taxes

Florida is offering its residents an opportunity to purchase storm and safety supplies without paying state sales tax, which is 6 percent.

Instead of a shopping event on designated dates, as of August, Florida is exempting eligible supplies from taxes whenever you purchase them.

You'll save at least $6 on every $100 you spend. Some savings are higher if you add in local taxes. 

 

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Examples of items included in the tax exemption:

  • eligible batteries 
  • fire extinguishers 
  • insect repellent
  • life jackets
  • portable generators 
  • sunscreen
  • smoke detectors
  • bicycle helmets

The list of eligible items is online

Other storm information:

Patti Roth

About Patti Roth

Patti Roth, the editor of Fort Lauderdale on the Cheap, scouts out state and national deals, discounts and coupons for our readers, finding the real deals and presenting them in an easy-to-read format. A veteran newspaper and magazine writer and a longtime South Florida resident, she has written for The Miami Herald, The Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Travel and Life, E Environmental Magazine, Dog Fancy, Cat Fancy, US Architecture and Earth911.com. Send your cheap tips to her at info@fortlauderdaleonthecheap.com.

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