ORLANDO, Fla — Starting today, you can save some money on the things your child will need when the school year begins in about two-and-a-half weeks.
Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this Monday morning.
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Parents like Andrea Aranguren are doing their homework and shopping around for the best deals.
Costs for back-to-school shopping can add up quickly, with record and rampant inflation.
“I go on the apps usually for Walmart or Target, and I compare both things. I look at their ads, and I see where they have the best prices,” Aranguren said.
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Parent Jenifer Siah decided not to wait for Florida’s back-to-school tax-free holiday and said she spent about $70 on school supplies for her two kids.
The National Retail Federation says parents plan to spend $864, on average, for back-to-school items. That’s up $15 from the last school year and $167 more than before the pandemic in 2019.
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Florida’s tax-free holiday runs through Aug. 7. It applies to:
- Certain school supplies under $50.
- Clothing and footwear less than $100.
- Personal computers up to $1500.
For more details on Florida’s back-to-school tax-free holiday, you can visit the Florida Department of Revenue website or click here.