2025 Florida Hunting, Fishing & Camping Sales Tax Holiday: FAQs

From Monday, September 8 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Florida taxpayers may purchase qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping items exempt from sales tax. Eligible items include:

Hunting Supplies

• Ammunition (as defined in section 790.001(1), Florida Statutes)
• Firearms, including:
  • Any weapon designed to expel a projectile via explosive force
  • Pistols, rifles, and shotguns
• Firearm accessories, including:
  • Charging handles
  • Cleaning kits
  • Holsters
  • Pistol grips
  • Sights or optics
  • Stocks
• Bows and crossbows
• Bow and crossbow accessories, including:
  • Arrows
  • Bolts
  • Quarrels
  • Quivers
  • Releases
  • Sights or optics
  • Wristguards

Camping & Fishing Supplies

• Bait and fishing tackle priced at $5 or less (or $10 or less when sold as a set)
• Flashlights, camping lanterns, tackle boxes, or tackle bags priced at $30 or less
• Camping stoves, collapsible chairs, portable hammocks, and sleeping bags priced at $50 or less
• Rods and reels priced at $75 or less, or $150 or less when sold as a set
• Tents priced at $200 or less

For the full list of qualifying items, see Tax Information Publication (TIP) No. 25A01-09.

Other Common Questions

How is ammunition defined?

Ammunition includes any object comprised of a fixed casing, primer, projectile(s), and gunpowder. (Section 790.001(1), Florida Statutes)

What if a package has both exempt and taxable items?

If a qualifying item is sold in a package with taxable items, the entire package is taxable.

Can I buy a gift card now and redeem tax-free later?

No. The qualifying purchase must be made during the tax holiday. However, purchases made using a gift card during the holiday are exempt—regardless of when the gift card was bought.

Are rain checks eligible?

No. Exemption applies only when the qualifying item is purchased during the tax holiday, not when the rain check is issued or redeemed later.

What about online purchases?

Yes—purchases made through eligible marketplaces or remote sellers are tax-exempt if the order is accepted during the tax holiday, even if delivery occurs later.

Can layaway purchases be tax-exempt?

Yes—qualifying items placed on layaway during the holiday are exempt, even if the final payment is made after the holiday, as long as delivery occurs during the holiday.

I was charged tax on an exempt item—what do I do?

Contact the retailer, show proof of exemption or share TIP No. 25A01-09, and request a refund.

Who sets which items are exempt?

The Florida Legislature defines exempt items via law—sales tax holidays are established through legislative authority.

How can I suggest adding items to the exempt list?

Contact your state legislators via stateofflorida.com/state-legislators to propose additions.

Where can I find more information?

Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at (850) 488-6800 for additional questions not addressed in TIP No. 25A01-09.

Is there another tax holiday this year?

Yes—House Bill 7031, signed on June 30, 2025, established a recurring annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in addition to this one.