Back-to-school tax ‘holiday’ in effect

The discount dates are July 20 through Aug. 20.


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Posted July 20, 2026 | By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida

Unlike in prior years, Best Buy has set up in advance a webpage linking back-to-school deals tied to Florida’s month-long sales tax “holiday” that begins July 20. “Cancel the deal hunt. We’ve got you covered,” the page states with links to laptops, desktops, computer accessories and calculators. Representing the Florida Retail Federation, Amanda Bevis credited lawmakers with […]

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