Florida's popular sales tax holidays like the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday and the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday may not seem like date-worthy news, however there is one Florida Sales Tax Holiday that couples need to know about!
Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday has officially started, which will get you a sales tax break on some FUN qualifying purchases of outdoor and recreation items.
Consumers can purchase qualifying supplies tax-free during the 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday. Established by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the holiday runs from Monday, September 8, through Wednesday, December 31.
What you need to know about Florida's Camping and Fishing Tax Holiday
2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday in Florida
This initiative, established by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, allows consumers to purchase qualifying supplies tax-free.
This will be the perfect time to plan some outdoor adventures together and save a little money at the same time!
Qualifying Items
Eligible Camping Supplies:
- Sales price of $30 or less: Camping lanterns, Flashlights
- Sales price of $50 or less: Camping stoves, Portable Hammocks, Collapsible camping chairs, Sleeping bags
- Sales price of $200 or less: Tents
Don't think camping is your thing? Well, our team has many years of experience recommending date ideas to Orlando area and Florida-based couples. Camping does take some work and some patience, which is a good test for any long term commitment.
Besides, getting away from the normal humdrum routine and getting into nature is a sure-fire way to spark some new connection. We recommend the many Florida campgrounds on the beach.
Eligible Fishing Supplies:
- Sales price of $5 or less if sold individually or $10 or less if multiple items are sold together: Bait, Fishing tackle
- Sales price of $30 or less: Tackle Bags, Tackle boxes
- Sales price of $75 or less if sold individually or $150 or less if sold as a set: Reels, Rods
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Important Notes
The holiday runs from Monday, September 8, 2025, through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. During this period, sales tax is not due on the retail sale of certain items related to hunting, fishing, and camping. Please note that this sales tax holiday does not apply to rentals of eligible items or purchases for commercial use.
For more detailed information, you can visit the official Florida Department of Revenue website.
Looking for what you can expect for other tax breaks? Check out this post on our sister site.
