New Sales Tax Holiday Coming To Florida
There is a new sales tax holiday coming to Florida. This was announced by Florida governor Ron DeSantis while he was in Tampa this week. So this is going to be called the Freedom Month Sales Tax Holiday and it will start on July 1 and run through July 31.
So what is this new sales tax holiday all about? Well, it will encourage people to get outside. You will be able to get no sales tax on a bunch of outdoor items, including fishing equipment, outdoor recreation, equipment, admission to state parks, and museum sales.
“Florida is stepping up to make summer more affordable for families,” said Governor Ron DeSantis on a press release. “While the federal government is causing high inflation and skyrocketing costs for families, Florida’s smart fiscal policies allow us to reduce taxes and help reduce the burden on Floridians.”
Freedom Sales Tax Holiday Items
The press release from the Governor noted many things you will be able to get tax free in July. Below you can find the list of items.
Boating and water activity supplies:
- Goggles and snorkels ($25 or less)
- Pool toys ($35 or less)
- Coolers, Life jackets, Paddles ($75 or less)
- Inflatable water tubes and floats, Wakeboards ($150 or less)
- Paddleboards, Surfboards ($300 or less)
- Canoes, Kayaks ($500 or less)
Fishing Supplies:
- Bait and Tackle ($5 or less for individual items, $10 or less for multiple items sold together)
- Tackle boxes ($30 or less)
- Reels, Rods ($75 or less)
Camping Supplies:
- Flashlights ($30 or less)
- Sleeping bags, Camping chairs ($50 or less)
- Tents ($200 or less)
Outdoor Supplies:
- Sunscreen ($15 or less)
- Water bottles ($30 or less)
- Bicycle helmets ($50 or less)
- Outdoor grills ($250 or less)
- Bicycles ($500 or less)
Admissions to events or performances scheduled to be held between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024:
- Live music events
- Live sporting events
- Movies to be shown in a movie theater
- Ballets
- Plays
- Fairs
- Festivals
Admissions purchased for any of the following:
- Museums, including annual passes
- State parks, including annual passes
- Season tickets for ballets, plays, music events, and musical theater performances
This Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida
If you are tired of spending a lot of money on groceries, you have come to the right article. ” This Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida .” This particular grocery store has some locations where I live in St. Petersburg but I have yet to shop there. I live alone and my bill is always over $200, so I could only imagine people with families.
How much is your weekly grocery bill? Feel free to email me to [email protected]. Is it just me or does it feel like groceries are more expensive this year, than they have been in previous years? According to research, we are right!
Are Americans Spending More Money On Groceries In 2024?
(Photo Illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
According to research done by Ramsey Solutions, 58% of Americans are spending more on groceries this year over last year. Ramsey solutions says that food prices have jumped 2.6% over the past year. It’s almost like we are now working just to eat. Food is important but you should not have to spend your whole check on feeding your family. I did this topic on the radio last week and there was a woman with a family of 4 who says she spends almost $1k on groceries every two weeks. She did say that she prefers the healthier and organic options when it comes to food. Yes, that makes a difference. However, you should not have to spend a fortune just to eat healthy.
Even though this is the cheapest grocery store in Florida, a lot of people still prefer to shop at Publix. Especially when they have some great BOGO’s going on.
The Is The Cheapest Grocery Store In Florida
Ramsey solutions put together a list of the 10 cheapest grocery stores in America for 2024 . Below you will find 4 of the cheapest grocery stores in Florida. Do you shop at any of these? If not your probably will now!
Aldi
Aldi is the number one cheapest grocery store in America which would automatically make it the cheapest grocery store in Florida. There are many locations all across this great state. They keep their cost down by having customers rent baskets, not offering free bags and also customers have to bag their own groceries. Seems like a lot of work right? Well that’s what keeps the cost down. They have great deals that change weekly, make sure y0u check their website.
(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Trader Joes
Trader Joes is the 5th cheapest grocery store in America and the 2nd cheapest grocery store in Florida. There are so many Trader locations and yes I have actually shopped at Trader Joes before. They keep their prices down by mostly stocking their store brand, not paying for ad’s and they also buy in volume. Make sure you check Trader Joe’s website for their sale updates.
Walmart
Walmart is the 3rd cheapest grocery store in Florida but the 7th cheapest in America. They keep their prices down because they have huge bargaining power with their suppliers. Also they sell so much they can afford lower prices. Check the Walmart website for all of their updates.
Sam's Club
Sam’s Club is the 10th cheapest grocery store in America, but the 4th cheapest grocery store in Florida. They keep their cost low by buying in bulk and charging membership fees. They also take advantage of their vendor relationship with Walmart. Check Sam’s club website for all of their deals.
