Florida shoppers can save on outdoor items, guns with upcoming sales tax holiday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - It’s not just school supplies Florida residents can save on. Soon, you will be able to buy outdoor products, including guns, tax-free.

The Florida Department of Revenue announced, starting September 1, there will be no tax on bait, camping gear and guns, through the end of the year.

The Hunting, Fishing and Camping Sales Tax Holiday will be the second of the year, the first focusing on school supplies and electronics.

According to Florida Retail Federation spokesperson Amanda Bevis, while these holidays cost the state government money, they’re good for consumers.

“Retail stores benefit from that revenue to support their teams, to grow their footprint, to invest back in the community,” Bevis said.

The upcoming sales tax holiday also exempts rods and reels, flashlights and camping lanterns, subject to caps.

“Then write your list, put your items in the car and, at the point of sale, when you put your credit card, cash or check down, you’ll already benefit from the savings,” Bevis said.

For a full list of what is covered by the tax holiday, click here.

State lawmakers created this holiday last year.