With most students starting the year virtually, NBC 6’s Derrick Lewis shows how shopping for supplies looks completely different this back-to-school season.
It's a tax-free weekend for Floridians searching for back-to-school bargains.
But this year, in a pandemic, the priority may be on technology, as many Florida students will be returning to class via the internet. There may be less of a rush to buy school uniforms, with many students at many school districts beginning the year with remote learning.
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WATCH HEREThe tax-free period runs from Friday through Sunday, thanks to the Florida Legislature. It exempts state and local sales taxes on all school supplies that costs $15 and under, as well as for clothing costing $60 or less. It also exempts taxes on the first $1,000 on computers and accessories.
In past years, retailers have also scheduled sales as an incentive to bring shoppers in during the tax-free days. Sales taxes are between 6% and 8% across the state.
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For a complete list of items that are tax free, click on this link.
