It’s that time of year again. Florida‘s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Monday, and ends on Sunday, August 7, 2022.
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, the sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items you can read more about below.
Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.
You might also want to check out the 2022 Lipman Backpack Giveaway and Back to School Event.
There’s a lot covered here, so be sure to read through the entire document to be sure you understand what’s included and what isn’t. You don’t want any surprises when you’re out shopping over the next couple of weeks.
How is school almost back in session? Didn’t summer just start?
Florida’s Back To School Sales Tax Holiday Starts Monday and here’s what you need to know.
During the sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of:
• Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with a sales price of $100 or less per item*
• Certain school supplies with a sales price of $50 or less per item,
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles with a sales price of $30 or less*
• Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less,
when purchased for noncommercial home or personal useThis sales tax holiday does not apply to:
This sales tax holiday does not apply to:
• Any item of clothing with a sales price of more than $100
• Any school supply item with a sales price of more than $50
• Books that are not otherwise exempt*
• Computers and computer-related accessories with a sales price of more than $1,500
• Computers and computer-related accessories purchased for commercial purposes
• Rentals of any eligible items
• Repairs or alterations of any eligible items
• Sales of any eligible items within a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or
airport*Note: Overlapping Exemption Periods
*Note: Overlapping Exemption Periods
The retail sale of children’s diapers and baby and toddler clothing, apparel, and footwear, regardless of the
sales price, is exempt during the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. See TIP 22A01-06 for specific
information about this tax exemption period.
The retail sale of children’s books (children ages 12 or younger), regardless of the sales price, is exempt
during the period May 14, 2022 through August 14, 2022. See TIP 22A01-02 for specific information about this
tax exemption period.
References: Section 43, Chapter 2022-97, Laws of Florida; Emergency Rule 12AER22-8, Florida Administrative CodeExamples of Exempt Learning Aid Items:
Electronic books
• Flashcards
• Interactive books
• Jigsaw puzzles
• Learning cards
• Matching games
• Memory games
• Puzzle books
• Search-and-find books
• Stacking or nesting blocks or sets
• Toys that teach reading or math skillsExamples of Exempt Clothing and Accessories:
Accessories
– Barrettes and bobby pins
– Belt buckles
– Bow ties
– Hairnets, bows, clips and
hairbands
– Handbags
– Neckwear
– Ponytail holders
– Scarves
– Ties
– Wallets
• Aerobic and fitness clothing
• Aprons and clothing shields
• Athletic supporters
• Baby clothes
• Backpacks and book bags
• Bandanas
• Baseball cleats
• Bathing suits, caps, and
cover-ups
• Belts
• Bibs
• Bicycle helmets (youth)**
• Blouses
• Boots (except ski or fishing
boots)
• Bowling shoes (purchased)
• Braces and supports worn to
correct or alleviate a physical
incapacity or injury*
• Bras
• Choir and altar clothing*
• Cleated and spiked shoes
• Clerical vestments*
• Coats
• Coin purses
• Costumes
• Coveralls
• Diaper bags
• Diapers, diaper inserts (adult
and baby, cloth or disposable)
• Dresses
• Fanny packs
• Fishing vests (non-flotation)
• Formal clothing (purchased)
• Gloves
– Dress (purchased)
– Garden
– Leather
– Work
• Graduation caps and gowns
• Gym suits and uniforms
• Hats and caps
• Hosiery and pantyhose
(including support hosiery)
• Hunting vests
• Jackets
• Jeans
• Lab coats
• Leggings, tights, and leg
warmers
• Leotards
• Lingerie
• Martial arts attire
• Overshoes and rubber shoes
• Pants
• Purses
• Raincoats, rain hats and
ponchos
• Receiving blankets
• Religious clothing*
• Robes
• Safety clothing
• Safety shoes
• Scout uniforms
• Shawls and wraps
• Shirts
• Shoe inserts and insoles
• Shoes (including athletic)
• Shoulder pads (e.g., dresses or
jackets)
• Shorts
• Ski suits (snow)
• Skirts
• Sleepwear (nightgowns and
pajamas)
• Slippers
• Slips
• Socks
• Suits, slacks, and jackets
• Suspenders
• Sweatbands
• Sweaters
• Swimsuits and trunks
• Ties (neckties and bow ties)
• Tuxedos (purchased)
• Underclothes
• Uniforms (work, school and
athletic, excluding pads)
• VestsExamples of Exempt School Supply Items:
Binders
• Calculators
• Cellophane (transparent) tape
• Colored pencils
• Compasses
• Composition books
• Computer disks (blank CDs
only)
• Construction paper
• Crayons
• Erasers
• Folders
• Glue (stick and liquid)
• Highlighters
• Legal pads
• Lunch boxes
• Markers
• Notebook filler paper
• Notebooks
• Paste
• Pencils, including mechanical
and refills
• Pens, including felt, ballpoint,
fountain, highlighters and refills
• Poster board
• Poster paper
• Protractors
• Rulers
• Scissors
• Staplers and staples (used to
secure paper products)Examples of Exempt Computers and Computer-Related Accessories:
Cables (for computers)
• Car adaptors (for laptop
computers)
• Central processing units
(CPU)
• Compact disk drives
• Computers for noncommercial
home or personal use
– Desktop
– Laptop
– Tablet
• Computer batteries
• Computer towers consisting
of a central processing unit,
random-access memory and
a storage drive
• Data storage devices
(excludes those devices
designed for use in digital
cameras or other taxable
items)
– Blank CDs
– Diskettes
– Flash drives
– Jump drives
– Memory cards
– Portable hard drives
– Storage drives
– Thumb drives
– Zip drives
• Docking stations (for
computers)
• Electronic book readers
• Hard drives
• Headphones (including
“earbuds”)
• Ink cartridges (for computer
printers)
• Keyboards (for computers)
• Mice (mouse devices)
• Microphones (for computers)
• Modems
• Monitors (except devices that
include a television tuner)
• Motherboards
• Personal digital assistant
devices (except cellular
telephones)
• Port replicators
• Printer cartridges
• Printers (including “all-in-one”
models)
• RAM (random access memory)
• Routers
• Scanners
• Software (nonrecreational)
– Antivirus
– Database
– Educational
– Financial
– Word processing
• Speakers (for computers)
• Storage drives (for computers)
• Tablets
• Web camerasRead The Complete Tax Information Publication from The Florida Department of Revenue
Top 25 Public High Schools In Florida
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a ’96 commencement address at Wellesley College, “Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead.” If that’s the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It’s a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, public education is key: 48.1 million students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools in 2020; and there are almost 24,000 public high schools in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
For many anxious parents, getting their kid into the best of these public high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to get into better school districts. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.
Stacker compiled a list of the best public high schools in Florida using rankings from Niche. Here’s how it breaks down: Niche uses eight factors for its rankings, with each factor given a different weight. A whopping 60% of the score is based on academics and grades, which is calculated using state assessment proficiency tests, SAT/ACT scores, and survey responses. From there, culture and diversity, parent and student surveys on their overall experiences, and teachers each contribute to 10% of the score. Finally, scores for each school’s clubs and activities, health and safety, resources and facilities, and sports constitute 2.5% each.
Here are the Top 25 Public High Schools In Florida:
#25. Edgewood Junior/Senior High School
– School district: Brevard Public Schools
– Enrollment: 942 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#24. McFatter Technical College and High School
– School district: Broward County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 610 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#23. MastatFiu
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 405 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#22. Terra Environmental Research Institute
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 1,743 (26:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#21. Boca Raton Community High School
– School district: Palm Beach County School District
– Enrollment: 3,288 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#20. Pompano Beach Institute of International Studies
– School district: Broward County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 1,207 (23:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#19. Florida State University School
– Location: Tallahassee
– Enrollment: 1,795 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#18. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
– School district: Pinellas County Schools
– Enrollment: 231 (46:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#17. iPrep Academy
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 906 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#16. College Academy at Broward College
– School district: Broward County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 441 (33:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#15. Mast Academy
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 1,531 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#14. New World School of the Arts
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 485 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#13. Coral Reef Senior High School
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 3,390 (27:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#12. West Shore Junior/Senior High School
– School district: Brevard Public Schools
– Enrollment: 951 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#10. School for Advanced Studies - Homestead
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 132 (44:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#11. Orlando Science Middle/High Charter School
– School district: Orange County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 1,109 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#9. School for Advanced Studies - North
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 131 (33:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#8. Cypress Bay High School
– School district: Broward County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 4,788 (24:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#7. School for Advanced Studies - South
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 253 (32:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#6. Stanton College Preparatory
– School district: Duval County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 1,575 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#5. Suncoast Community High School
– School district: Palm Beach County School District
– Enrollment: 1,542 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#4. Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts
– School district: Palm Beach County School District
– Enrollment: 1,371 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#3. School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson
– School district: Miami-Dade County Public Schools
– Enrollment: 135 (45:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#2. A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School
– Location: Boca Raton
– Enrollment: 1,205 (28:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+#1. Pine View School
– School district: Sarasota County Schools
– Enrollment: 1,877 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
– Niche grade: A+