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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Disaster Preparedness Tax-Free Holiday Starts Today

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It’s time for another tax-free holiday in Florida, and this one includes a break on several items, including some can openers, smoke detectors, and cat food.

The Disaster Preparedness Tax-Free Holiday, promoted by the Florida Department of Revenue, starts today and runs through September 6, 2024. The two-week event offers shoppers in Florida the opportunity to purchase qualified items tax-free.

Items like manual can openers, some cat and dog foods, batteries, cat litter, and fire extinguishers are included in the tax-free holiday.

Here’s a complete list of the items that are exempt from tax during the holiday:

There are a few exceptions as to particular retailers that do not participate in the tax-free holiday. As a whole, most local retailers should have their cash registers programmed to automatically discount the sales tax. It is suggested that you check your receipt when you make a qualified purchase.

For more information on the tax holiday, included items, or FAQ’s, please visit floridarevenue.com/disasterprep.

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