Reviewed and updated October 16, 2026
Rules and decisions to review
- As of October 16, 2026, the DOR index lists a hunting, fishing and camping holiday running September 1 through December 31, 2026, subject to item eligibility and limits.
- The listed 2026 back-to-school holiday ran July 20 through August 20; those dates should not be presented as a current October exemption.
- Product descriptions, selling-price limits and special rules determine eligibility. A category name does not exempt every item sold by that type of store.
- Retailers should update point-of-sale settings and keep records of exempt transactions; permanently exempt products follow their own rules.
A practical example
A camping retailer should compare each product and selling price against the current DOR publication. Marking every item in the store exempt can create an undercollection even during a valid holiday.
Records to gather
Gather the current DOR publication, product lists, prices, sales receipts, exemption calculations and point-of-sale reports.
Your next step
Open the applicable DOR tax information publication before treating a purchase as exempt. Businesses should test point-of-sale settings with eligible and ineligible examples and retain the publication supporting each event.
Official sources
- Florida Department of Revenue
- Florida DOR: 2026 back-to-school holiday
- Florida DOR: 2026 hunting, fishing and camping holiday
This guide provides general information. The rules depend on the tax year, jurisdiction and your circumstances. Ask our team which filing or planning steps apply to you.
