Sales Tax Holiday on Energy-Saving Appliances this Weekend

Floridians can buy energy-saving appliances for the next three days without paying sales taxes.

The Florida Legislature approved the sales tax holiday earlier this year. The tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.

The tax break is limited to a single purchase for each item that costs $500 or more. There is no limit for items under $500.

Qualifying Energy Star Products

  • Air purifier
  • Ceiling fan
  • Clothes dryer
  • Clothes washer
  • Dehumidifier
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Light bulbs (packages)
  • Refrigerator
  • Room air conditioner
  • Swimming pool pump
  • Water heater

NOTE: An Energy Star item must be designated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy as meeting or exceeding the requirements under the Energy Star Program. An Energy Star label must be affixed to the product.

Qualifying WaterSense Products

  • Bathroom sink faucet
  • Faucet accessory
  • High-efficiency toilet or urinal
  • Showerhead
  • Weather or sensor-based irrigation controlle

NOTE: A WaterSense item must be recognized as water efficient by the WaterSense Program sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. A WaterSense label must be affixed to the product.

This holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of these items.

For additional information, please view the complete list of qualifying items.