The Florida Department of Revenue has added several items for new Sales Tax Exemptions beginning August 1, 2025.
According to the Florida Department of Revenue’s website, effective August 1, 2025, the following items that have been temporarily exempted during past tax holidays, will now be permanently exempt:
Batteries – only sizes specified, including AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, and 9-volt.
Bicycle helmets – While youth bicycle helmets were previously exempt from sales tax, all bicycle helmets are exempt beginning, August 1, 2025.
Carbon monoxide alarms – As defined in the Florida statutes, carbon monoxide alarms are defined as a device that is meant for the purpose of detecting carbon monoxide, that produces a distinct, audible alarm, and that meets the requirements of it is approved by the Florida Building Commission.
Fire Extinguishers – As defined by the Florida statutes, a fire extinguisher means a cylinder that is portable and can be carried or is on wheels, is manually operated, and may use a number of extinguishing agents that are expelled under pressure, as well as a few additional specifics.
Groundhog anchor systems and tie-down kits
Insect repellent – These are products registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency which are designed to deter insects and are intended for application to a person’s skin.
Life jackets – Personal flotation devices approved by the US Coast guard, intended to be worn by a person.
Portable gas cans – portable gas or diesel fuel cans with a capacity of 5 gallons or less. These are commonly used for tasks, such as transporting fuel, for landscaping reasons, or to fuel generator.
Portable generators – Defined as a portable engine, driven generator capable of producing 10,000 running watts or less.
Smoke detection devices – Smoke detection devices may be electrical or battery operated, detect visible or invisible particles of combustion, and are commonly found in the home.
Sunscreen – Excludes cosmetics, or other products, that are not primarily intended to absorb, reflect or scatter ultraviolet radiation.
Waterproof tarpaulins -These are flexible, waterproof tarps, and sheeting that are 1000 ft.² or less.
For more information, visit floridarevenue.com.
