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Tax-free shopping: Prep for hurricane season without paying tax on these items

We've already had one named storm. Get prepared before the next!

Ready or not, hurricane season is here and the state of Florida wants to make sure you’re prepared.

From June 1 through June 7, you won’t have to pay sales tax on preparation items. So right now is a good time to familiarize yourself with what you have on hand, what you need and what’s on the tax-free list.

Here are some of the items that you won’t have to pay taxes on during tax-free week:

Also remember that the sales tax holiday DOES NOT apply to rentals or repairs to items on the list. It also doesn't apply to purchases made in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging area or airport.

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