2007 Florida Tax-Free Holiday for Hurricane Supplies
Friday April 28, 2006
Supplies for hurricane preparation can be expensive. Generators, batteries, tarps and all the other supplies can add up. Beginning tomorrow — June 1 — Floridians will get a break in the form of a tax-free "holiday" for many common hurricane supplies including:- Portable radios, two-way radios and weather-band radios with a price of $75 or less.
- Flashlights and other portable, self-powered light sources costing $20 or less.
- Gas or diesel fuel containers with a price tag of $25 or less.
- Batteries costing $30 or less (AAA, AA, C and D cell, and 6 and 9 volt batteries).
- Tarps with a price of $50 or less.
- Storm shutter devices priced at $200 or less.
- Non-electrical food storage coolers costing $30 or less (electrical coolers are still taxable).
- Portable generators costing $1000 or less.
- Carbon monoxide detectors priced $75 or less.
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| Hurricane Information | Hurricane Preparations |
| What To Do During and After a Hurricane |
Comments
What specific items are on the list of tax free hurricane supplies? I was thinking of buying some solar panels for electricity instead of a generator. I’d like to know if they are included in the tax free list.
Intersting idea. I will be posting the entire list next week, but here is the portion I believe might apply:
Qualifying Items Selling for $1,000 or Less
“Portable generatrs that will be used to provide light, communications, or to preserve perishable food in the event of a power outage.”
There is no mention of solar panels, but to speak with a Department of Revenue representative, call Taxpayer Services, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 800-352-3671 or 850-488-6800. You might also like to check with your power company for any discounts they might offer.