Florida School Tax Holiday Ends Thursday

Florida's 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday ends Thursday, August 20, giving Ruskin-area families a final date for qualifying purchases. The Department of Revenue says the exemption covers clothing, footwear, wallets, bags, backpacks and diaper bags priced at $100 or less per item; certain school supplies priced at $50 or less; learning aids and puzzles priced at $30 or less; and personal computers and related accessories priced at $1,500 or less for noncommercial home or personal use. Some items and venues are excluded.