Tax Holiday

Key components of a Florida tax package (HB 7063) include a 14-day period in which sales taxes would be lifted on hurricane supplies, common household items and pet supplies.

It includes a $1.3 billion tax package backed by Gov. DeSantis. Democrats say the session did not address issues such as high insurance rates, skyrocketing rent costs and unaffordable health care.

Gov. DeSantis is proposing that lawmakers approve $1.5 billion in tax cuts that include items purchased for infants, children and pets, along with expanded tax "holidays."

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a budget that, among other things, calls for a variety of tax cuts and an increase in teacher pay.

The state's gas tax holiday expires on Nov. 1, meaning Florida drivers will be paying an extra 25 cents a gallon.

Gas prices had their largest one-week increase since June, following OPEC's announcement it was cutting the oil supply.

The Florida Motor Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2022 went into effect on Oct. 1.

The proposal would require approval from lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session. It includes sales-tax exemptions for a year on books for readers under age 17, toys for children between ages 2 and 12 and athletic equipment for kids under 18.

The seven-day holiday will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home-repair and construction items.

Sales-tax exemptions on school-related purchases will run through Aug. 7.

Some face legal challenges, such as a bill that would prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Floridians will be able to save on supplies useful in a hurricane starting this Saturday.