Summer season relief: Florida launches tax-exemption initiative lasting throughout July

The Florida Summer Sales Tax Holiday initiative, designed to reduce financial burden on families during the summer, will allow seasonal items to go tax-free for the month of July. (Credit: Raphaël Biscaldi/Unsplash)

During the month of July, Florida families will be able to gather some summer savings thanks to a new bill signed off in early May by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Called the Freedom Month Sales Tax, this tax holiday offers a wide range of tax-exempt items that family members of all ages can enjoy as the weather gets warmer.

The initiative is designed to reduce financial burdens on families during the summer by eliminating sales tax on many seasonal items. Festivities kicked off during Memorial Day Weekend, when all Florida State Parks offered free entry. But as the summer nears, more deals will be available.