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How to get Tax Refund in USA as Tourist, Resident for Shopping ? FAQs

America is one of the best places to buy clothes, electronics, etc. You get the best value for the money spent. If you are a tourist from Asia or Europe, you will find the prices much cheaper when you buy things in the US at outlet malls.

Many are not aware that you may be able to get tax refunds as a tourist if you buy in some states like Texas in the US. In this article, we will cover all the details on how to get tax refunds, the requirements and conditions, and address some commonly asked FAQs.

Do you get a Tax Refund for Shopping in the US at Malls or Online Stores?

It depends on the US state you do shopping in. If you shop in certain states like Texas, you will likely get a tax refund for your purchases in the US as a tourist. The US Government or US Tourism websites do not have a published list that says that you get a Sales Tax Refund when you buy things in a certain US state.

It is unclear if you would get a tax refund if you buy stuff online. You need to check with the online retailer on this, as this depends on where you ship your goods and how the seller will charge you state tax. Also, even if you get a refund, there are way too many conditions to get a decent refund back. We will look at these details in later sections of the article.

Tax Refund: State Sales Tax vs. Federal Sales Tax?

In America, there is no Federal Sales Tax (national-level sales tax). When you buy goods in the US, the respective State or Local Government charges you State Sales Tax . The US Federal Govt., usually imposes customs duty or tariffs on the federal level and is not charged directly to the end consumer.

The sales tax you pay for shopping in the US goes to the respective state govt. or local govt and does not go to the federal government. So, you usually get the State Sales Tax or Local Govt. Sales tax as a refund if you are exporting the goods outside of the US.

Below is a reference image from Taxfoundation.org that shows approximate State tax by the state for your reference.

Sales Taxes in the US by State for Year 2023

As you would usually get the State Tax as a refund, it is important for you to review the respective tax you paid for you to get an estimate. You can see that in the purchase receipt. There will be a section that clearly tells as Sales Tax. That is nothing but the State Sales Tax.

Below is one of the purchases in Houston, Texas, done by me for your reference. You can see the Sales Tax highlighted to get an idea.

Sales Tax Receipt for Refund in US as Tourist Sample

The US Government does not refund Sales Tax to Visitors

US Customs and Border Protection has clarified on the CBP website that says the below:

“The United States Government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the United States is paid to individual states, not the Federal government …” . – US Customs and Border Protection(CBP) Website

It means that the US Federal Government on a country level does not refund any sales tax and you need to check with the respective US State, where you made the purchase from.

Check the below screenshot from the US CBP Website that clarifies the tax refund status from the US Govt. side.

US Sales Tax Refund Clarification by CBP Website - 2023

Hence, it is important to be clear that the Sales Tax refund completely depends on the US State, where you purchased your goods as a visitor and has nothing to do with the US Govt. or Federal Govt. We will look at some states and requirements to get a tax refund in the next section.

Requirements to get Tax Refund in USA as Tourist or Resident

The requirements to get a tax refund varies by the US State. Also, they are slightly tricky to get a decent refund, as they force you to purchase more at a single store. Most of the requirements or conditions are common for foreigners and US Citizens. The only difference is where they can claim a tax refund and when.

Below are the general requirements for Tax Refund for Tourists

Minimum Amount : Depending on the state, there is a minimum amount of tax you need to have per receipt or purchase from a brand store or outlet store. In Texas, you need to have a minimum of $12 tax per receipt or combined receipts from the same brand stores. Technically, in Texas with an 8.25% sales tax, you need to purchase for at least $150 USD in a single store or brand outlet to be eligible for the refund.
Original Receipts : You need to submit original receipts at the Tax refund counter. They do not accept duplicate, photocopy, or reprint sales receipts. You need to submit the first original receipt that is printed. No digital or e-mail receipts are accepted unless it is an online purchase item from a brand store and if the receipt has the delivery address of the goods in that state. You need the packaging slip of delivery for online purchases.
Within 30 days: You need to have the purchase done within 30 days from the day of your international travel or departure date from the US.
International Travel : You get a refund only if you are traveling outside of the US, and the items you buy will stay outside of the US. Technically exporting it to another country. That’s why they ask for the original receipt and take it for a refund. It means that the sale is final in the US, and there are no returns for the same goods you bought here in the US.
Physical Inspection : You need to show your item purchased for physical inspection and it has to be in new and unused condition with all the tags.
Passport, I-94 / Entry Stamp : You need to show your Visa/ Passport and I-94 with an entry stamp on it if holding a foreign passport.
Departure Information / Flight Tickets : You need to show your international departure info or flight ticket itinerary. For US citizens, you need to show the boarding pass to get a tax refund.
Items should Depart US & State: The items purchased in the US must be taken with you and should depart the state you purchased in and America.
Food or Services: No refund for food or services purchased.
Participating Stores: You get Tax Refund only if you purchase goods from the participating stores. This depends on the state as well. In Texas, they claim the stores’ list is over 6,500+ stores…but watch out for the brands. I purchased from a few brands that were not eligible for a refund, such as Abercrombie & Fitch.
Instant Cash : If you want instant cash, it is a 50% processing fee for a tax refund.
Check / PayPal : If you want a check or can get a refund to PayPal, then it is 35% of the tax refund. Also you may also be charged $4 USD for every single store or brand purchase.
Refund Locations: Both US Citizens and non-US citizens can claim tax refunds at all major international airport terminals. They usually would have a Tax refund desk at these locations. Check the airport for the details on the terminal. Also, if you are a non-US citizen, then you can even claim tax refunds at certain mall locations in the state. Check the state website for the exact locations in a state. For example, for Texas, here are the refund locations .
Tax Refund Policies: Tax refund policies can vary by state, and there is no standard sales tax percentage set as well. You should check the Sales Tax and Tax Refund policies in that respective state before you shop to ensure you get a tax refund. For instance, if you shop in Delaware, there is no sales tax, so no refund. For policies in Texas, check out Requirements for Sales Tax Refund in Texas

Tips for Tax Refund as a Tourist or Resident in the US

Overall, a Tax refund is definitely a good thing, if you are doing a lot of shopping and taking it home. The only downside is that you have to give the original receipt of purchase. I did shopping for over $900 USD, but could not get a sizable tax refund as I did not know all of these facts and conditions. If you plan it ahead of time, you may be able to get a decent tax refund. Below are some tips

Duplicate Receipt / Re-prints : When you buy your item, request a duplicate receipt or re-print of the receipt. You can use this duplicate receipt for a warranty in your home country or international location.
Take a Photo of Original Receipt: Take a picture of the original receipt and if requested by the warranty location outside of the US, then you can use the photo and duplicate the receipt.
Buy maximum at One Brand Store: Make sure you pick a few brands and do shopping in those brands’ outlets so that you meet the minimum requirement of a Tax refund. If not, you will not be eligible for a tax refund, as you will miss out on the minimum. I did not get anything as I bought in multiple brands and they were less than $150 purchase per store, so I was not meeting the minimum amount of tax refund in Texas.
Register for Warranty: If you are buying an electronic item and if there is an option to register online, register for warranty, when you have the original receipt.

Common FAQs

We have addressed some of the commonly asked questions below.

The sales tax refunds are paid by the respective State Govt. or local Govt. where you made the purchases. It is a state sales tax refund and not a Federal govt refund. IRS does not give any sales tax refunds.

Yes, your visa status does not matter for tax refunds. All visa types are eligible, including H1B, L1, F1, etc. Anyone traveling outside of the US is eligible for a tax refund. All the tax refund conditions described in the above article apply to everyone.

Yes, US Citizens are also eligible for a tax refund, provided they travel outside the US within 30 days after the purchase of the goods. You can only claim it at airports on the day of your departure. All the conditions and requirements are described in the above article

When you shop in America, you are not subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST). The concept of VAT and GST exist in many countries, but in the US it is different, and you are only subject to Sales Tax when you do shopping.

This depends on the state and if they offer the tax refund. In certain states, if they charge sales tax and have a policy in place to refund sales tax, then you would likely get the tax refund. It is best to check with the online vendor and then the state policy for the same.

What are your experiences with tax refunds as tourists? Did you get any tax refund as a Resident? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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by TaxJar January 5, 2024

Please note: This blog was originally published in 2021. It’s since been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

I remember traveling in Ireland and a nice shopkeeper reminding me that I could get any VAT I paid as a tourist back before leaving the country. How handy! But that led me to wonder, since the US is so fragmented (what with 46 states and Washington D.C. all administering their own sales tax), does the US do the same thing for tourists when it comes to sales tax?

The short answer is: not really.

But there are some exceptions. Let’s take a look at what tourists from outside the US can expect when it comes to a sales tax refund.

There’s no federal US sales tax

Before we get into the how of sales tax refunds, it is first important to understand the “why.” Unlike Europe, where a nationwide value added tax (VAT) is applied to most transactions, the US allows each state to set their own sales tax rules and laws.

Sales tax is charged at the point of sale and is a percentage of the price of the product. Sales tax is a “consumption tax,” meaning that it is charged for use of the product. That’s why a retailer who is buying a product to resell does not have to pay sales tax while an end user does have to pay sales tax – because they are the one “consuming” the product.

And even if sales tax weren’t a consumption tax, because the US’s sales tax is fragmented among the forty-six different states (and Washington D.C.) that all have a sales tax, there’s no easy or commonsense way for a tourist in the US (especially one who has traveled and made purchases in multiple states) to collect any sales tax paid before leaving the country.

Exceptions to the tourist sales tax refund rule

According to the Sales Tax Institute , there are a few exceptions which allow international tourists to claim sales tax paid. They are:

Louisiana tax free shopping program – Individuals traveling in the US for less than 90 days and who hold a foreign passport, US Visitor’s Visa and an international transportation ticket to leave the country can apply for a refund on sales tax paid at a few qualifying retailers. Learn more at the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program website .
Texas private sales tax refunds – Some private companies in Texas will refund the sales tax paid by international visitors who shop at certain stores. This is very limited, and requires the buyer to purchase from a participating store and provide proof such as original receipts, travel documents, flight or transportation numbers and even spend a certain amount of sales tax per store in order to participate.
Washington non-resident sales tax exemption – The state of Washington provides a sales tax exemption to buyers who make a purchase of an item in Washington but do not intend to use the item in the state of Washington. Learn more about Washington’s non-resident sales tax exemption here .

You can also read more about each program here: “ I am visiting from another country. Can I get a refund of sales tax paid? ”

Diplomatic sales tax exemptions

Diplomats serving in the US, as well as their families and dependents, are not required to pay sales tax. In this case, the diplomat and their contingent are given a sales tax exemption card. According to the US Department of State, “Diplomatic tax exemption cards can generally be used to obtain exemption in person and at point-of-sale from sales taxes and other similarly imposed taxes on purchases of most goods and services, hotel stays, and restaurant meals in the United States.”

These cards must be presented each time the diplomat is required to pay sales tax. The vendor must look up the card’s validity or risk having to pay the unpaid sales tax out of pocket.

You can learn more about the US diplomatic sales tax exemption here .

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Use your tax refund for an unexpected vacation this spring

Paris skyline with Sacre Coeur basilica and Montmartre, Paris, France

With tax season upon us, many Americans are anxious to know what it will mean for their tax payments — and refunds. The good news is that the average tax refunds have been increasing over the past few years, and according to the IRS , that trend is still continuing as of the latest data. This means, there's the potential for even more surprise money to hit your pocket this tax season.

Tax returns vary state to state and person to person, but past data and future estimates can still give taxpayers a sense of what they'll be forking over to the IRS — or getting back as a return — come April. As the data shows, the average refund as of late February is $3,213 — up 4.3% from last year.

Some states also typically have higher averages than other. With data put together from LendingTree for the tax year 2021, residents of Wyoming, Massachusetts, Florida and Washington, D.C., received the largest average refund, at over $5,000. On the flip side, for the same tax year, residents of Maine, West Virginia and Vermont received the smallest average refunds — with numbers in the low $3,000s. While the exact averages for this year will be slightly different, the highest and lowest states usually stay pretty similar.

Each individual will spend their tax refund differently, and some will even use it to pay off their debt or put into savings. But, if you were hoping to put your refund towards travel, we have some great options for you. And really, what better way to celebrate spring (and the end of tax season) than with a trip paid for in full with a tax refund?

Despite the refund amount, you might be pleasantly surprised to see how far it can take you. There are also many sites you can use, such as Going.com and Skyscanner.com, to figure out last-minute vacation deals.

$3,000 to $3,200

With a more modest tax refund, visitors can still plan an awesome trip, either domestically or abroad. The lowest tax refund is, typically, in Maine, where the average taxpayer saw a refund of $3,144 (based on tax year 2021). With that money, a solo traveler could travel to Cartagena, Colombia. We found nonstop flights from New York City for $669 in May or, if you're willing to have a layover, flights as low as $363.

You could also enjoy Dublin this spring for just $607 round-trip. With close to $2,500 remaining, that could go a long way for accommodations, food and entertainment.

Related: JetBlue plots 'opportunistic' growth in Europe as carrier inaugurates new Dublin routes

Of course, the budget won't go as far for couples, but we were able to find flights to Reykjavik on low-cost carrier PLAY for as low as $387 round-trip. This means a couple can fly across the pond for less than $800 round-trip and enjoy a multi-day trip exploring Iceland. While Iceland isn't necessarily the cheapest destination, there are many points-friendly properties in the city .

If you're looking for somewhere to take the entire family, you can spend a week in Sedona, Arizona, hiking the red rocks or choose to lounge on the beach in Florida's Key West — as we found round-trip flights around $200 to $300 from many East Coast airports.

Related: 4 family-friendly road trips you can take through Arizona

$3,250 to $3,450

Taxpayers who fall into this band — which is currently the average person as of February — can escape still-chilly temperatures with trips to sunny and beautiful destinations across the U.S.

For a lower-budget trip, you can fly nonstop from Burlington, Vermont, to Orlando for as low as $151 round-trip on Breeze Airways . A visit to Orlando absolutely doesn't have to include visiting the mouse, as both Disney World and Universal offer many attractions that don't require a park ticket. You'll find many fun and entertaining hotels — at inexpensive rates — throughout the area.

Related: Splash into fun — The 14 best hotel pools in Orlando

For international vacations, we found flights from Boston to Frankfurt for just $437 round-trip per person. You could also take a quick flight to the island of Aruba from Washington, D.C., for just $396. Entire families can enjoy a trip here by using points to reserve a stay at one of the island's many great points properties .

$3,550 to $4,550

If you're able to snag a refund higher than the current average, this could potentially allow you to spend some portion on travel and save the rest.

For residents of Nevada, Alaska, or any other western states, the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington are a short flight and boat ride away. The idyllic archipelago is filled with state parks and greenery, making it the perfect option for nature lovers who want to hike, kayak, swim or watch for orcas starting in May. Flights originating from the west can be as low as $90 per person (from what we saw from Las Vegas to Seattle on Frontier Airlines), and hotels on the islands usually cost from $115 to $285 per night in late May.

Related: Earn points, miles and cash back while doing your taxes

For international locations, residents of the West Coast can fly to parts of South America in just a few hours. Flights from California to Bogota, Colombia, are typically between $300 and $400 in May.

East Coast residents can turn to St. Martin for a great getaway as flights cost around $300 on Delta. Or, take a nonstop flight to Paris for about $500 from New York on airlines such as French Bee, Air Caraibes or Norse Atlantic Airways. Travelers can splurge at one of the best hotels in Paris , such as the Ritz Paris or Park Hyatt Paris-Vendome . Or, cash in your hotel points for an award night, and you'll have plenty of refund money left over to experience some incredible French dining.

$4,800 to $6,000

If you happen to live in one of the highest refund states — which typically includes Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Florida, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Wyoming — you could embark on the vacation of a lifetime.

Southeast Asia can be extremely inexpensive, allowing your refund to go quite far. While your flight will eat up the bulk of your refund — we found flights to Bali starting at $1,500 per person — hotels, experiences and dining are extremely inexpensive. So, even though flights might cost north of $3,000 if you're traveling as a couple, you can easily stay for 10 days with just $1,800 to $3,000 in your back pocket.

For example, we found rates at the Aloft Bali, Seminyak for less than $100 per night (and you'll be within walking distance of the beach). You can then enjoy the spectacular scenery in and around Ubud for just $125 per night at the Sthala, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (another Marriott property).

Related: Bali on a budget: Booking 6 nights in luxury hotels for just 36,000 points

If you're looking for something completely different, North African temperatures tend to be relatively mild in the spring, making it a great time to visit Morocco. Flights to Africa tend to run on the more expensive side, regardless of the time of year. However, flights to Casablanca are actually quite reasonable and can be found between $500 and $900 round-trip — depending on whether you want a nonstop flight or one with a layover. Visitors can rent entire homes near Casablanca with Airbnb for slightly over $100 per night, and many even include their own pools.

Bottom line

Although your tax refund is technically excess taxes you've paid throughout the year — or have had withheld from your paycheck — it can often feel like free money. There's no better way to travel than with unexpected money that just landed on your lap.

With my travel options, you can put this tax refund to good use and truly experience a fun vacation.

Obtaining a Tax Refund in Florida

How to check your florida tax refund.

Every state in the U.S. has its own timetable for issuing state income tax refunds. Because Florida does not collect individual income tax, you will not get a tax refund in Florida for individual taxes.

How to Check Your Federal Tax Refund Status

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No refunds on sales tax- it's nothing like the VAT system in Europe- sorry!

Thanks. I'll probably choose somewhere else to spend my money. Going somewhere warm for 4 months and would like my sales tax returned. I think Mexico does this.

Well actually one place n FL does.

Macy's gives all overseas visitors Incl CA 10% off in lieu of a sales tax refund?

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Here’s how florida’s tourist tax, big for rays and beaches, works.

Budget season for local governments is around the corner, and with it the usual talk of property values and the tax bills local homeowners can expect to face.

But in Pinellas County, over the next few months, the pot of money that may get the most talk outside government chambers is one that most residents don’t supply: the tax dollars generated by visitors staying at hotels, motels and other short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs.

Pinellas has put those dollars toward the emergency restoration of its beaches after last year’s storms, and it could eventually use them to pay for large-scale beach renourishment to keep the tourists and locals visiting. And it’s the fund that county commissioners will consider when they vote on whether to commit more than $300 million to a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St. Petersburg.

Counties collect an array of taxes. Ad valorem taxes — the ones people and businesses pay based on value of property they own — cover much of Pinellas’ operating costs, paying most salaries and for many services. A lmost all counties in Florida have their own sales taxes on top of the 6% sales tax the state collects; in Pinellas, it’s a 1% tax on goods and services purchased. The so-called the Penny for Pinellas is used to build roads and bridges, maintain and improve parks, and support construction of affordable housing.

And for nearly 50 years, Pinellas has collected a local option tourist development tax, commonly called a bed tax or tourist tax. Florida began letting counties tax overnight stays in 1977, and the next year, Pinellas was among the earliest counties to take advantage of the new law.

“The hoteliers and the folks in the industry said, ‘Hey, we could impose this on ourselves, essentially, and with the collection of these funds we can then market the destination as a whole,’” said Brian Lowack, the president and CEO of Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, the county’s tourism bureau. “The better we are at doing that, the more visitation we have, the more tourist development tax is collected, and the more impact we have on our local economy.”

Today, Pinellas is one of 11 counties to impose a 6% surcharge on short-term living and sleeping accommodations, the most allowed by state law. In the 2023 fiscal year, the county collected $98 million , its most money ever from the tax . The post-pandemic years have marked a major boon for the county bed tax: Just a few years earlier, in 2017, the county pulled in $54 million in its first year with the 6% tax.

The county, in turn, has money to spend: According to this year’s budget, the county entered this fiscal year with more than $220 million in tourist tax reserves, a gain of $50 million over the previous year. About $110 million of that can be used on capital projects such as new construction.

That money can’t be used to pay police, build new libraries or widen roads. It’s limited by state law to a narrower range of tourism-oriented uses, including marketing and capital projects that attract visitors, and further focused by a tourism plan approved by county commissioners.

In Pinellas, 60% of those taxes go to marketing and advertising, including Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, which is fully funded by the tax. The other 40% goes to building things: Tropicana Field, the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, the softball fields at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Ruth Eckerd Hall and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium have all involved bed taxes.

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater hasn’t taken applications for capital funding since before the pandemic, Lowack said, so money for capital projects has been building in reserves. But two such projects could soon dominate future spending.

One is the renourishment of Pinellas’ beaches, which are the cornerstones of the local tourism economy but are badly eroded. For decades, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pumped fresh sand onto the county’s beaches every few years, and the federal government covered about two-thirds of the cost. Pinellas paid for its share using a piece of the bed tax.

Now a change in policy interpretation at the Army Corps is requiring that 100% of beachfront property owners grant permanent public access to land they own within the project area. Previously, the Army Corps only required temporary access while the work was happening. Only about half the property owners in the largest project area, Sand Key , have been willing to give access. That has resulted in a yearslong standoff that has put renourishment on hold.

Last year, county officials said Pinellas would likely be able to pay for renourishment on its own through bed tax dollars, at a cost of nearly a half-billion dollars over the next 40 years. If projections hold, officials said then, Pinellas still may bring in enough money to pay for other large projects, but Lowack said recently that it’s critical for the county to solve the beaches issue first.

“Until we get some closure on this issue with the Corps,” he said, “I think other things take a back seat.”

County commissioners, though, may soon have to make a call on the other big project, a new ballpark for the Rays. Though no vote has yet been set for commissioners or for the St. Petersburg City Council, there are meetings planned in May for City Council members to discuss the terms that city, county and team officials have been hammering out behind the scenes for months.

Under the broad terms unveiled last fall, the city and county would each pay for about a quarter of the $1.3 billion stadium project. While the city will face complex decisions on how to fund its portion, the county’s is relatively straightforward: if it funds the stadium, it’ll be through tourist taxes. (Pinellas would not pay its whole $312.5 million portion at once, but details about how it would finance it haven’t been publicly discussed.)

Commissioners wary of subsidizing a private sports enterprise, such as Brian Scott, have signaled that using bed tax dollars makes the idea more appealing — especially in concert with the planned redevelopment around the stadium, which would eventually turn now-unused publicly owned land into tax-generating homes and businesses. It’s also an easier sell to their constituents, who wouldn’t be footing the bill for the stadium.

When it comes to residents and tourists, Lowack said he knows there’s some friction. Many locals may not realize that visitors’ spending supports the beaches, ballparks and museums they love.

“I was in the dentist’s chair, for example, and she said, ‘What are we going to do about all these tourists?’” Lowack said. “And I said, ‘Well, we’re going to get more to come here.’”

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Tourist Development Tax Overview

The Tourist Development Tax (also referred to as tourist tax, bed tax or resort tax) is a 4% charge on the revenue from rentals of six months or less. This tax applies to the short-term rental of any living quarters or accommodations in any hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment, apartment motel, rooming house, tourist camp, trailer camp, condominium, room or home. The tourist development tax shall be charged by the person receiving the consideration for the lease or rental, and it shall be collected from the lessee, tenant, or customer at the time of payment.

This tax is in addition to the state sales tax (6% in Marion County plus 1% Local Government Infrastructure Surtax). The state sales tax (7%) is sent to the Florida Department of Revenue. The local Tourist Development Tax (4%) is remitted to the Marion County Tax Collector.

Tourist tax is to be paid on the rent and other fees included in the rent such as: accidental damage insurance, cleaning fees, roll away bed fees, pet fees, and utility fees. If you have questions about what is taxable, contact us at (352) 368-8209.

How to register an Account?

a.) Obtain and complete the following on-line application:

i. Application Link

b.) Submit the application(s) via email to [email protected] , fax to 352-368-8112 or by mail Marion County Tax Collector, PO Box 63, Ocala, FL 34478.

c.) Please allow 2-3 business days to process your application.

d.) Once your application has been processed you will receive an email with your account number and log-in with a link to the payment site.

e.) If you have questions regarding the registration process, please contact the Marion County Tax Collector at 352-368-8209.

Tourist Development FAQ

How much is the tax, who is exempt.

Any person who has entered into a bona fide written lease for longer than six (6) months in duration for continuous residence is exempt from this tax.
Any person who has continuously resided for 6 months and has paid the tax imposed for this time shall become exempt on the seventh month and every month thereafter provided he or she continues to reside at the same location.
Full-time students enrolled in an institution offering postsecondary education and military personnel currently on active duty who reside in the facilities described above shall be exempt from the tax.
Rentals made for business purposes by governments or non-profit organizations may be exempt if certain conditions are met.

What revenues are subject to the Tourist Development Tax?

Taxable Room Revenue for Tourist Development Tax is any charge or surcharge to the guest as a condition to use the premises. According to F.A.C. 12A-1061(4) , “Rental charges or room rates” means the total consideration received solely for the use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of any transient accommodation.

Rental charges or room rates include any charge or surcharge to guests or tenants for the use of items or services required to be paid by the guest or tenant as a condition of the use or possession, or the right to the use or possession, of any transient accommodation.

The following revenues are subject to the Tourist Development Tax:

Room Revenue
Roll-away Beds
In-Room Safe Fees
Cleaning Fees
No-Show Fees

F.A.C. 12A-1.061(4)(h) Lists several exceptions. If any of your charges are listed in section (h) they are NOT subject to the Florida Tourist Development Tax. Charges are taxable if they are required as a condition to rent the room.

If you have questions about what is taxable, contact us at (352) 368-8209.

What documents are required to be kept by the dealer?

Federal Government Workers

If you are an employee of the federal government and are traveling in an official capacity, you are entitled to a tax exemption if you present either (1) a copy of your official federal government travel orders or (2) you provide a sworn written statement affirming that the United State government will pay the hotel bill directly or will be reimbursing you for the hotel charges. You may obtain the appropriate exemption form from the hotel. The hotel must retain a copy of the completed form as proof that you are exempt. See F.A.C. 12A-1.038(4)(c).

Florida State Government Workers

If you are an employee of the State of Florida, its departments and institutions or its political subdivisions, and you are traveling in an official capacity, you are entitled to an exemption only of the hotel charges that are billed directly to and paid by your exempt agency, but not if the traveler is reimbursed for the expense. See F.A.C. 12A-1.038(4)(b).

Foreign Diplomats

If you are a foreign diplomat we can accept only the white plastic sales tax exemption card with the blue stripe (form 1-74-ds-819). The exemption card is issued to you by the U.S. Department of State and exempts you from the Florida tax on occupancy. See F.A.C. 12A-1.0015(5) and FDOR TIP 04A1-08.

United States Armed Forces

If you are on active duty in the United States Armed Forces and are traveling pursuant to federal government travel orders, you may receive a tax exemption by completing a sworn statement to that effect and presenting a copy of the orders to the hotel. See F.A.C. 12A-1.061(13). You may obtain the appropriate form from the hotel. The hotel must retain the completed form as proof that you are exempt.

Religious, Charitable, Educational, Veterans, Scientific Organizations, Federal or State Chartered Credit Unions*, Florida Retired Educators Association or local chapters thereof, or Organizations that provide special educational and social benefits to minors

If you are an employee of a religious, charitable, educational, veterans, scientific organization, federal or state chartered credit union, Florida Retired Educators Association or local chapter thereof, or an organization that provides special educational and social benefits to minors, you may receive a tax exemption if (1) your organization holds a consumer’s certificate of exemption issued by the Florida Department of Revenue and (2) the hotel charges are paid directly by your organization. An exemption will not be granted if you personally pay with cash, check or credit card for which you will be reimbursed. In order to obtain your exemption, you must produce a copy of your Florida-issued Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption. The hotel must retain a copy of the certificate and proof of payment. See F.A.C. 12A-1.038(3).

*Employees of federal chartered credit unions are federal employees. Federal credit unions are immune from tax. Section 213-12(2), F.S. extends this same immunity to state-chartered credit unions.

When is the tax due?

The tourist development tax is due to the Tax Collector’s office monthly. It is due on the 1st day of the month following the reporting period and becomes delinquent if not paid or postmarked by the 20th day of the month following the reporting period. All owners/operators must submit a return even if no taxes were collected for the month.

How do I pay my tourist taxes that are due?

Payments may be made in cash, check, certified checks, money order in United States fund as well as online with an ACH.

Please make checks payable to: George Albright Tax Collector, Marion County.

Mail to Marion County Tax Collector Attention: Tourist Development PO Box 63 Ocala FL 34478-0063

In person payments can be made at our main office location 503 SE 25th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 .

How do I request a refund or make an adjustment on my account?

Refunds may be applied for by any individual or business in the following situations:

Tourist payment not owed
Tourist payment made in error
Tourist overpayment

Florida Statutes 212.095 require that an application for refund must be supported by all appropriate documentation. You may be required to provide additional documentation as each refund request is unique.

A refund claim will be processed within 90 days provided the application and necessary documentation is complete.

Please note: a three-year statute of limitation on refunds exists, measured from the date the tax was paid.

You must complete an Application for Tourist Development Tax Refund. Send the completed application with supporting documentation to:

Tax Collector, Marion County Attn: Tourist Tax/Refund P.O. Box 63 Ocala, FL 34478-0063 (352) 368-8209

What if the tax is delinquent?

If the return and payment are not postmarked by the 20th of the month following the reporting period, the collection allowance is forfeited. In addition, a penalty and interest are assessed. The penalty is 10% of the tax due for each month or fraction of a month that the return is delinquent with a minimum penalty of $50.00, and a maximum of 50% of the tax due. The interest rate is variable. You will need to contact the tax collector’s office at (352) 368-8209 for the current rate.

What is the tourist development procedure for terminating management of a unit or rental unit?

Please notify the Tax Collector’s Tourist Development Tax Department in writing of the date the business was closed or sold. Please include the Account #, business name, former owner’s name, new owner’s name, if applicable, mailing address and phone number.

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Generally, no refund of sales tax is available if you took possession of the item from the vendor with a given state. In the United States, sales tax is imposed at the point of transfer of title or possession. Therefore, if a non-resident visitor to the United States purchases any taxable items and takes possession of the goods at the retailer’s location, sales tax is due and there is generally no refund of the sales tax paid simply because the goods will be removed from the United States. The United States is different from many other countries that have a VAT structure, where it is more common to get this type of refund.

If the retailer ships the goods out of the United States to the non-resident’s location in another country, then the sales tax is generally not due. However, the retailer must export the goods and the customer cannot take possession of the goods in the United States.

There is an exception to this rule in Louisiana, Texas and Washington.

The city of New Orleans offers a tax-free shopping program – the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping Program – for foreign visitors to the United States. Individuals travelling in the United States for 90 days or less with a foreign passport and/or a current US visitor’s visa and an international transportation ticket can apply for a refund of sales tax paid on qualifying items purchased from New Orleans retailers taking part in the program.

U.S. resident aliens residing in the U.S. and elsewhere, foreign students residing in the U.S., United States citizens living in another country, dual citizens (United States & another country), and visitors in the U.S. for more than 90 days are not eligible for the program.

Refunds are authorized for purchases of material movable property that is permanently removed from the state by the foreign visitor. Purchases of food and beverages that are consumed within the state are not eligible for sales tax refunds. For more information, visit the Louisiana Tax Free Shopping website .

Texas allows international visitors meeting certain requirements to acquire a refund of sales tax paid on their purchases. In Texas, the refund process takes place through private companies. In order to qualify for the refund, the private companies require the purchaser to shop at a participating store, process the refund at one of their specified locations, and produce the following items:

Purchased merchandise (new and unused). A minimum amount of sales tax per store location may be required.
Original receipts (no photocopies, duplicates, emails, etc. are accepted)
Travel documents (such as passport, visa, etc.)
Flight or transportation information (such as an airline ticket or boarding pass)

Additionally, the items must be purchased within 30 days of the visitor’s departure. The sales tax refund for international visitors is allowed through Texas’s tax statutes for imports/exports and customs brokers.

In Washington state, sales tax does not apply to sales of tangible personal property, digital goods and digital codes to non-residents of the state when:

the property is for use outside of Washington;
the purchaser is a resident of a province or territory of Canada or a state, territory or possession of the United States (other than the state of Washington), and that state, possession, territory or province does not impose a sales tax, use tax, value added tax, gross receipts tax on retailing activities or similar generally applicable tax, of 3% or more or, if imposing such a tax, provides an exemption for sales to Washington residents by reason of their residence; and
the purchaser agrees, when requested, to grant the department of revenue access to such records and other forms of verification at his place of residence as to provide assurance that such purchases are not first used substantially in the state of Washington.

This exemption applies when a non-resident makes a purchase of a taxable good within Washington but the use of the good will occur outside of Washington. Nothing in the provision requires a retailer to make the tax-exempt sale to non-residents (Washington, Sec. 82.08.0273). Sales within designated free trade zones may have an exemption as long as the customer does not take possession of the goods and the retailer has responsibility for export of the goods. For more information, visit the Washington DOR’s webpage .

Washington State has provided guidance on the requirements for a sale to qualify as an export sale exempt from retail sales tax when a customs broker is involved. To qualify as an exempt export sale, a sale must meet one of the following requirements:

the goods must be delivered to the buyer in another country;
the goods must be delivered to a carrier who transfers the goods to another country; or
the goods must be delivered to the buyer at shipside or aboard the buyer’s vessel or other vehicle.

If goods are delivered to an out-of-state buyer’s customs broker in Washington for subsequent delivery to the out-of-state buyer in Washington, the sale is not an exempt export sale. The seller must collect retail sales tax and must pay retailing business and occupation (B&O) tax on the sale.

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Please email us at [email protected] to request an application
Register for a tourist development (TD) account with our office
Collect TD tax from guest(s)/renter(s)
Remit TD tax to our offices
Apartment/Garage
Multiple unit structure (duplex, triplex, condominium, etc.)
Rooming house (hostel, bed & breakfast, inn, etc.)
Tourist/mobile home park (RV park, campground, etc.)
Beach house/cottage
Mobile home
Houseboats or boats permanently docked and not operated on water
However, if the agent fails to collect and pay the tax, the owner will be held liable for the taxes
Please call 727-464-5007 with any questions.

Report a Violation

If you know or suspect someone is evading the TD tax, you can anonymously report a violation to our office. Please be as detailed as possible in your report.

Call 727-464-5007 OR
Email [email protected] OR
Download and complete the TIPS FORM
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Please verify whether or not the rental platform you use collects and pays the required TD tax for you. If not, the rental property owner is responsible for paying the TD tax.

Ways to Pay

Pay online!

Pinellas County Tax Collector

PO Box 6440

Clearwater, FL 33758-6440

Please follow these instructions
While most tax returns are accepted as filed, all returns are subject to an audit
Most audits are random. Others are audited due to referrals from our collections department for habitually filing late returns, incomplete returns, or referrals from the Florida Department of Revenue
Audits are conducted to ensure the tax is uniformly enforced, to deter tax evasion, to promote voluntary compliance, and to educate taxpayers in the proper method of reporting
The audit may or may not result in additional tax due or a refund being due

How does an audit work?

A letter is sent, giving 60 days notice before scheduling the audit
The audit must begin within 120 days of the notice
Examples of the documents are listed below. This is not an all-inclusive list. There may be additional documents* requested once the audit has begun

Required Audit Documents:

Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax Returns (DR-15)
General Ledgers
Chart of Accounts
Federal Income Tax Returns
Exemption certificates and the corresponding folios
Monthly bank statements, deposit slips, merchant statements, credit card receipts
Guest folio/registration cards/guest applications

*A member of our team will contact you if additional documents are required

Record Retention and Availability Requirements:

Records must be maintained for three years
All records must be available for audit in Pinellas County at the time of the audit to insure timely review by the County Auditor
Any person who collects rental charges for short-term accommodations must keep adequate records, including copies of all leases, rental agreements, etc.
If records are insufficient, or no records are available, an assessment may be issued based upon the best available information
A power of attorney form will be needed if the owner wants us to talk with an accountant, attorney, or bookkeeper about their account

Individuals who are exempt from paying state sales tax will be exempt from paying the TD tax.

Please note that special conditions must be met for these to be exempt.

Some exempt classifications include:

Federal Government Workers
Florida State Government Workers
Foreign Diplomats
US Armed Forces Personnel
Tax exempt organizations
Full-Time Students
Persons with continuous residence
Persons with a bona fide written lease

Please call 727-464-5007 for more details regarding exemptions.

TD tax does not apply to charges for:

Phone, internet, TV services
Utility charges
Meals and beverages
Items in a mini fridge or other in-accommodation device
Use of safes/safety deposit boxes at the registration desk (not in-room safes)
Admissions like golf, tennis, cultural events, which are billed separately
Fines/penalties/fees for lost or damaged room items
Laundry services
Valet service
Packaging or delivery services
Payment was made when it was not owed
Payment was made in error
An overpayment was made
If documentation is extensive, submit a written request for our office to review the records at the location
All accounting records for the timeframe involved are subject to audit verification if necessary
Please email us at [email protected] to request an Application for Refund
A refund claim will be processed within 90 days if the application is complete and supporting documentation was provided
A refund cannot be requested three (3) years after the date the tax was paid due to the established statute of limitation
An accountant or another representative can handle a refund request if a completed Power of Attorney form is included with the refund application

***If you have any questions regarding your refund, please email [email protected] or call 727-464-5007.

Email the completed application and supporting documentation to [email protected] or send via mail to:

Attn: Tourist Development Audit Department

P.O. Box 6440

The rules regulating the collection and distribution of the TD tax are found in the Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax Code .

Note: This report is based on information provided by the Pinellas County Tax Collector's Budget and Finance Department.

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Note: The figures on this report reflect the taxes collected to date for this specific reporting period.

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Effective Immediately: Florida Statute 212.11 requires Tourist Tax Dealers to file tax returns and pay tax electronically in order to receive a collection allowance. Please click on ͞Pay Tourist Tax Online͟ to log into your online account or request an online account. You must have an established account with the Brevard County Tax Collector’s office before you can create an online account. A link for the Tourist Tax account application is provided below. Tourist development tax account holders who are not utilizing the online payment method are required to submit their Brevard County Tourist Tax Return form by mail or in person.

Application for Tourist Tax
Pay Tourist Taxes Online
Report Tourist Tax Evasion
Tourist Tax Return

About Tourist Development Tax

What is tourist development tax.

Tourist Development Tax (Resort Tax) is a 5% tax on the total rental amount collected from every person or other party who rents, leases, or lets for consideration living quarters or accommodation in any hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment, apartment motel, rooming house, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or condominiums for a period of 6 months or less. This tax is collected by the Brevard County Tax Collector pursuant to Brevard County Code, Chapter 102, “Taxation,” Article III, as authorized by Florida Statute 125.0104. The local Tourist Development Tax is in addition to the 7% State of Florida Sales and Use Tax remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.

Who must pay Tourist Development Tax?

Any person who rents or leases any accommodation for six months or less must collect from the tenant, Tourist Development Tax and State Sales Tax along with the rent payment. A tax return and payment are due on the first day of the following month in which rent was collected and is considered delinquent if not paid/postmarked by the 20th of that month.

What are the responsibilities of Managers and/or Owners of rental property?

Managers and/or owners of rental property are responsible for collecting, accounting for, and remitting Tourist Development Tax from their guest to the Brevard County Tax Collector. A tax return including remittance must be filed monthly, unless a quarterly reporting period has been established. Pursuant to Florida Statute 212.12, managers/owners are only allowed a collection allowance of 2.5% of the tax collected, up to a maximum of $30.00, if their return is filed and paid electronically, on or before the 20th of the following month in which the taxes are collected. If a tax return is postmarked or filed online after the due date, the collection allowance is forfeited and penalties with interest will be due. The late penalty is 10% of the tax owed with a minimum of $50.00. The interest accrues daily on the delinquent taxes at a variable interest rate pursuant to Florida Statute 213.235. Please call 321-264-6969 for the current period interest rate.

Who is exempt from paying Tourist Development Tax?

Anyone who has entered into a bona fide written lease in excess of six months (181 days) is exempt from Tourist Development Tax. If there is not a written agreement, the owner is required to collect and remit the Tourist Development Tax for the first six months. The seventh month and every month thereafter will be exempt provided the renter continuously resides at the same location.

Anyone who is exempt from paying State Sales Tax is also exempt from Tourist Development Tax. These classifications include full-time students, active duty military personnel, churches and non-profit organizations that have a certificate of exemption issued by the Florida Department of Revenue. Contact the Tax Collector’s Office for further clarification.

Audit Procedures

The Brevard County Tax Collector has the responsibility to ensure compliance with the ordinance and to protect the interests of the citizens of Brevard County through audit and enforcement procedures. The Brevard County Tax Collector will send written notification at least 60 days prior to an audit. All business records must be maintained and made available to our auditors upon request.

Where does the tax collected go?

The law requires that the monies shall be placed in the county tourist development trust fund of the respective county. The revenue from Tourist Development Tax benefits our tourism industry and is governed by Florida Law and Brevard County Code Chapter 102, “Taxation,” Article III, as authorized by Florida Statute 125.0104.

Application for Brevard County Tourist Development Tax

Application for Tourist Tax Account
Property Management Application
Managed Property Information Form

Fill out and mail completed forms to: Brevard County Tax Collector Attn: Tourist Tax Dept. P.O. Box 2500 Titusville, FL. 32781-2500

Applications may be obtained from our main office located at 400 South St., 6th Floor, Titusville, FL 32780 or for more information contact our office at (321) 264-6969 or (321) 633-2199. Once an account is created, the customer will receive account information and a tax return to begin filing and remitting payments.

How do you register to remit Tourist Tax Payments Online?

You must have an established Tourist Tax Account (see application for Tourist Development Tax).
Click on the button “Pay Tourist Taxes Online” (located at the top of the page).
Click “Register Now”. Complete the New Account Registration form.
Upon receipt by our office, registration requests will be processed and account information will be returned by email.

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Orange county’s tourist tax collections see largest percent drop since pandemic, early spring break and easter affect collections.

Ezzy Castro , Reporter

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County released its latest Tourist Development Tax numbers for April.

According to a press release from Comptroller Phil Diamond, $30.3 million was collected in April, which was down nearly 10% or $3.3 million from April 2023. It’s the biggest decrease since February 2021.

“We haven’t seen a drop like that in a while and I hope that it’s a one-time thing and I hope that it’s because March was so good that it took some of April’s business,” Diamond explained.

In March, Diamond said about $40.6 million were collected considered to be the highest monthly collections ever.

“March was a record. It had never been that good before, as far as the numbers it was the highest ever and you wish you could have months like that all the time,” Diamond said.

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Diamond believes the reason there was a big increase in March was because of spring break and Easter falling in the same month, which drove families to vacation in Central Florida.

“You had people traveling earlier. Prices are a little bit higher so there’s that. You’re going to have more taxes, 6% on a room, so I think when you combine all those things, then you get a good month,” Diamond said.

April 2024 collections were lower than March 2024 collections by $10.2 million or 25.3%.

“You know I think we’ve had 8 out of 10 months where the numbers have been down. It’s just a little slower and a little slumber because last year was just so good it’s hard to say at that level forever,” Diamond said.

With schools out, Diamond believes this summer will stay busy and predicts things will look different when Epic Universe opens next year.

“I know the parks are promoting the summer season. It’s a great time of year to travel. So I think it very well could be a very good summer,” Diamond said.

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Thousands of curious and interested electric vehicle enthusiasts attended the Electrify Expo to see, ride, and drive the newest electric cars, bikes, motorcycles, scooters, and more at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 16, 2024. Tourism tax collections which hit a record high in March fell in April by about $3.3 million when compared to April 2023, a9.9% drop year-over-year.(Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel)

The county tourist tax, a 6% surcharge on a hotel room or other short-term lodging rental, generated $30.3 million in April, down 9.9% or $3.3 million from collections in April 2023. That month marked the beginning of a five-month slide through August 2023, during which collections were lower than the same month in the previous year.

Nonetheless, fiscal year 2022-23 was a record-setting one for the Tourist Development Tax, also known as TDT.

The tax generated $359.3 million for the 12-month span between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept. 30, 2023.

Through the first seven months of fiscal year 2023-24, collections are about $3.3 million behind last year’s record pace but $32.1 million ahead of the budgeted forecast, which envisioned a steep drop over the course of the year.

“It is likely the timing of spring break and Easter vacations affected our collections,” said Comptroller Phil Diamond, whose office tracks TDT revenues, referring to the April numbers. Easter fell in March this year but in April last year, moving up a peak tourism period.

Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, the region’s TDT-funded destination marketing organization, agreed that the Easter holiday shift played a role, softening demand for hotel rooms in April, but said another uncontrollable event also may have impacted tourism in Central Florida.

A total solar eclipse, visible in some parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada, occurred April 8, drawing sky-watchers and other interested travelers. In Orlando, only 58% of the sun was obscured at the eclipse peak.

Places as diverse as the resort town of Mazatlán on Mexico’s Pacific Coast; Little Rock, Arkansas; Cleveland, Ohio; and Montreal in Québec, Canada, offered a full but brief view of the full eclipse, according to NASA .

Matej said hotel occupancy rebounded slightly for Memorial Day weekend, compared to a year ago.

Visit Orlando has collaborated with LGBTQ+ organizations hoping to boost visitor numbers for Pride month which began June 1.

The agency co-partnered with iHeartMedia on a float in the Dallas Pride Parade to reach 300,000 attendees and has promoted a “Pride Guide” on its website featuring a blog by Instagram influencer Josh Easterling , who shares his take on LGBTQ+ living in Orlando.

After revealing the county’s tourist tax generated $40 million in March, the most ever for a single month, Diamond had cautioned that March’s gain might be April’s loss. “This is the down part,” said Diamond, who often compares the up-and-down volatility of TDT revenues to a rollercoaster ride.

But the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios might be a more apt comparison for the sudden plunge from March. TDT hadn’t fallen off as quickly or as far in a month since February 2021, when collections totaled $10.3 million, a drop of $17 million from February 2020.

Diamond also compared the combined TDT from March and April 2023 with the same months this year. His calculations showed overall March/April collections were down 2.4% or $1.8 million from 2023.

Tourist tax revenue has been used to promote the region’s attractions and build, maintain and expand the Pentagon-sized Orange County Convention Center on International Drive. The tax money also has helped pay to upgrade Camping World Stadium; the Kia Center, formerly known as the Amway Center; the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; and smaller venues.

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Florida sales tax holiday begins Saturday, here's how you can save on hurricane supplies

By Nadirah Sabir , CBS Miami Team

Updated on: May 31, 2024 / 11:35 PM EDT / CBS Miami

MIAMI – Hurricane season officially begins Saturday and so does the sales tax holiday.

The tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14 to help Florida residents prepare for the coming season of potential heavy rains, flooding, high winds, electric blackouts, utility shutdowns, food and gas shortages and more.

During the tax holiday, consumers will not have to pay sales taxes on items ranging from packages of batteries to portable generators.

A second "holiday" for the same items will be held for 14 days starting Aug. 24, ahead of the mid-September peak of the season.

State economists have projected the savings to shoppers during the two periods at $80.2 million, cutting state revenue by $63.3 million and local government revenue by $16.9 million.

The preparedness tax holiday was first offered in 2006, following the damaging 2004 and 2005 storm seasons. The Legislature has approved it each year since 2017. Pet supplies and medicines have been added to the mix since 2022.

Among other things, shoppers will be able to avoid taxes on reusable ice packs costing $20 or less; portable radios, fuel tanks, and packages of batteries costing $50 or less; food-storage coolers costing $60 or less; tarps costing $100 or less; and portable generators costing $3,000 or less.

Also, the tax exemptions apply to such things as wet dog or cat food costing $10 or less; pet leashes costing $20 or less; cat litter costing $25 or less; pet beds costing $40 or less; and over-the-counter pet medications, pet carriers and bags of dry dog or cat food costing $100 or less.

Click here to see a complete list of tax-free items.

Nadirah Sabir is a digital media producer for CBS Miami and has been with the team since 2022. Previously, Nadirah served as a World Affairs Fellow for the International Center of Journalists and an Editorial Trainer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Disaster preparedness sales tax holiday began june 1 and lasts through june 14.

In Florida, the time to prepare for hurricane season is now. Despite the beloved moniker, the Sunshine State is prone to unpredictable and sometimes severe weather, especially in the summer.

Just recently, North Florida experienced record rainfall with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, damaging homes and offices and leaving more than 200,000 households without power.

The Panhandle storms serve as a reminder to Floridians that now is the time to stock up on storm essentials. This hurricane season, it is critical for Floridians to properly secure their homes and make a plan.

Luckily, Florida shoppers will save more this year when stocking up on essential storm supplies.

The Florida Legislature prioritized cutting costs for Floridians this session, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief in House Bill 7073. The new statute, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis this month, renews four historic sales tax holidays, including the annual Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.

Floridians will save on eligible tax-free purchases, including radios, batteries, fuel tanks, power banks, tarps, pet food and supplies, and more during the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Our Florida retailers often provide additional discounts on these essentials to help you save more.

Cost savings on disaster preparedness could not have come at a more opportune time, as the latest seasonal forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season.

The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began June 1 and lasts through June 14. Floridians will pay no sales tax on a long list of eligible items as they work to secure their homes and strengthen the resilience of our communities. Our local retail team members stand ready to help families take advantage of these cost savings.

Florida families will have the opportunity to save again on eligible hurricane sales at the end of summer. The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will return ahead of peak storm season, running Saturday, August 24, through Friday, September 6, 2024.

Remember to “Find It In Florida” and shop local this Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Every dollar spent at local retail bolsters your local economy, generates new job opportunities, and enhances the vitality of Florida’s unique neighborhoods.

Florida is home to more than 387,000 retailers. More than 4 million Floridians work in the industry, and nearly one-third of all jobs in the Sunshine State are tied to Florida retail. The industry generates $357 billion in economic impact for the state of Florida each year.

Our dedicated retail team members are committed to helping you safeguard your home and loved ones throughout hurricane season, providing peace of mind. Remember to support the retailers who are here to help you before and after the storm.

Scott Shalley is the president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation.

Disney gets green light for major Florida expansion amid détente with DeSantis

A tourism board created by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) gave an initial green light Wednesday to a major development deal valued at up to $17 billion with Walt Disney Co., the latest indication that the feud between Florida’s government and one of its largest employers has officially cooled off.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted unanimously in favor of the expansion, which will be one of Disney’s largest investments in its Orlando-area theme parks in years. A final vote will take place next Wednesday.

“We’re heading towards a brand-new day, and I think we’re all very excited about where this is going,” said the board’s vice chairman, Charbel Barakat. “I only wish we could have gotten here sooner, but I’m glad we’re getting here today.”

The détente between Disney and DeSantis has taken hold since the tourism board agreed to drop its lawsuit against the company in March. In exchange, the entertainment giant relinquished some control over its 25,000-acre property and dropped its own lawsuit over public records from the district. Disney is still appealing a federal lawsuit dismissed in January alleging that DeSantis violated the company’s First Amendment rights, but agreed to hit pause for the time being.

The planned developments in Florida include “up to $17 billion” over the next 10 to 20 years, according to an agenda published before Wednesday’s meeting. The development is governed by a 15-year agreement that Disney brokered with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board, which is composed of DeSantis appointees.

As part of the deal, Disney committed to ensuring that at least half of the project spending is with Florida businesses and to allocating at least $10 million over 10 years to affordable-housing projects. A proposal cited in the agenda designates 17,000 acres for the total project at Walt Disney World Resort.

Aubrey Jewett, a political science professor at the University of Central Florida, said the political calculations for DeSantis may have changed after he ended his presidential campaign and returned full time to Florida.

“The glare of the national spotlight of running for president has dimmed. And the fact that Disney is vitally important to the Florida economy reemerged into the discussion,” Jewett said. “You can’t afford politically or economically to be at war with one of the most important companies in your state. So I think that, finally, cooler heads have prevailed.”

The feud erupted in March 2022 when then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek criticized an education law championed by DeSantis that was dubbed “don’t say gay” by opponents. The governor then decried Disney for what he said were its attempts to “indoctrinate” children with “woke content.”

DeSantis led state lawmakers in dissolving a 50-year-old special taxing district called Reedy Creek, which had been created at the behest of Walt Disney when he started to build his sprawling theme park in Central Florida in 1967. The governor said the change was needed to “create a level playing field” and not treat Disney as a special entity.

“They are not superior to the laws that are enacted by the people of the state of Florida,” DeSantis said at the time.

DeSantis formed his own board of handpicked appointees to run the replacement district, and for most of the past two years, the fight between the governor and Disney played out publicly.

Disney entered into an agreement with the outgoing Reedy Creek board to sharply curtail the power that the new DeSantis-controlled board would have over development. Meanwhile, DeSantis joked about having the power to build a prison on Disney property, or even a competing theme park. He made his fight against Disney a pillar of his failed run for president.

Disney sued the state in federal court, saying it had violated the company’s First Amendment rights to speak out against the government. The judge in the case ruled against the company, and Disney has until this month to decide whether it will appeal.

Meanwhile, the company is going ahead with plans that may include a fifth theme park in Florida.

“We all had to watch this play out, and it probably delayed some of Disney’s plans a bit, but ultimately, they both recognized that they’re stronger together and that’s what’s best for Florida,” said Republican former state senator Jeff Brandes, who voted against dissolving Reedy Creek. “Disney wants to spend billions of dollars in Florida to upgrade their facilities and their parks, and I think Florida wants them to do that.”

Disney representative Woody Rodriguez spoke in support of the agreement Wednesday, saying that it will enable the company to continue to make investments “to the benefit of all parties.”

DeSantis’s office did not respond to requests for comment on the deal between Disney and the tourism board.

Bob Iger, who returned as Disney’s CEO in 2022 while the feud with DeSantis was growing, characterized the governor’s actions against the company during the spat as “not just anti-business, but it sounds anti-Florida.”

Since Iger came back to the company, he has overseen an expansion of its digital business through Disney Plus, with the company launching several successful shows and purchasing the streaming platform Hulu. It added more than 6 million subscribers in the second quarter of 2024, according to a recent financial report.

Its stock price is up nearly 12 percent in 2024.

But theme parks are still the best-performing part of the business, Iger told investors at a May 15 conference. The company’s domestic theme parks brought in $5.96 billion in the three months ending March 30, reflecting a 7 percent gain over the same quarter last year. Revenue from international parks surged 29 percent over the same period.

“I looked at the return on invested capital in our parks and resorts unit over my tenure really, and it was extraordinary,” Iger said. “Why not invest in the business that has the highest returns?”

Not all of Disney’s brick-and-mortar investments have panned out. It pulled the plug on an immersive Star Wars-themed Orlando hotel less than two years after it opened, and last May it scuttled a planned development at Lake Nona Town Center in Orange County over “new leadership and changing business conditions.”

Still, Iger has emphasized that Disney is looking at a few of its parks “to place some pretty big bets on.”

In September Disney announced plans to nearly double the amount of capital it devotes to theme parks and cruises, through a $60 billion, 10-year investment plan. It said it has more than 1,000 acres of land for possible future expansion and pointed to U.S. theme parks in Anaheim, Calif., and Orlando, as well as international locations including Paris and Tokyo.

The company has offered few specifics on what it plans to build. Theme park offerings in eight or 10 years could mirror which Disney shows or movies are popular at the time, Iger said.

Brandes, who likened Disney and DeSantis to a squabbling couple who will never get divorced, said both sides will now declare a win and move on.

“Everybody’s going back to their respective corners,” he said. “They know what’s best for everybody is for them to figure a way forward.”

Disney gets green light for major Florida expansion amid détente with DeSantis

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