BREAKING: Florida Announces 2025 Sales Tax Holiday for Hunting,Fishing,and Camping Supplies
TALLAHASSEE,FL - florida taxpayers will enjoy a sales tax exemption on eligible hunting,fishing,and camping supplies during a designated holiday period in 2025,the Florida Department of Revenue announced today. The tax holiday, running from september 6, 2025, through September 12, 2025, aims to provide financial relief to Florida families preparing for the upcoming seasons and boost participation in outdoor recreational activities.
This annual event offers a significant savings opportunity for hunters, anglers, and campers, allowing them to purchase essential gear without paying the stateS 6% sales tax.the holiday impacts both consumers and retailers across Florida, potentially stimulating economic activity within the outdoor recreation sector. Taxpayers with questions can contact the Florida Department of Revenue at fdortaxpayerservices@floridarevenue.com.
Qualifying Items Include:
Hunting Supplies:
Ammunition (as defined in s. 790.001(1), Florida Statutes)
Firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns.
Firearm accessories such as charging handles, cleaning kits, holsters, pistol grips, sights/optics, and stocks.
Bows and crossbows.
Bow and crossbow accessories: arrows, bolts, quarrels, quivers, releases, sights/optics, and wristguards.
Camping and Fishing Supplies:
Bait and fishing tackle priced at $5 or less (or $10 or less when sold as a set).
Flashlights, camping lanterns, tackle boxes, and tackle bags priced at $30 or less.
Camping stoves, collapsible chairs, portable hammocks, and sleeping bags priced at $50 or less.
Rods and reels priced at $75 or less, or $150 or less if sold as a set.
Tents priced at $200 or less.###
