FL tax FREE on Hurricane Supp.

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   For those in Florida and bordering states, I wanted to send a reminder of the 'tax free' next 2 weeks for Hurricane supplies (Undercover - BF supplies).  I have most of my other preps done and have been waiting for this to save a few bucks on the listed items.  Sadly, I paid retail in 04' for a generator but need to improve on some lighting issues.  Candles after 14 days without power are not the best way to go. Can't run the genny all the time - burns too much gas... Hope the list helps and Georgia and Alabama can hop over and get some items w/out tax. 

Peace out and it's been a scary 3 days w/Indonesia and Romania events.....

List of the items that qualify under the 12-day �cane tax-free' holiday

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Posted May 18, 2006, 2:41 PM EDT

Want to avoid the rush for supplies as a hurricane threatens South Florida? These items are exempt from state or local taxes beginning Sunday, May 21, until midnight June 1.

Qualifying items selling for $10 or less:

�  Blue ice or artificial ice

Qualifying items selling for $20 or less:

�  Portable, self-powered light source

�  Battery-powered flashlights

�  Battery-powered lanterns

�  Gas-powered lanterns

�  Tiki-type torches

�  Candles

Qualifying items selling for $25 or less:

�  Gas or diesel fuel container

Qualifying items selling for $30 or less:

�  Batteries, including rechargeable (listed sizes only)

AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-and 9-volt (excluding automobile and boat batteries)

�  Coolers (food storage; no 

�  electrical)

�  Ice chests (food storage; no 

�  electrical)

Qualifying items selling for $40 or less:

�  Cell phone charger

Qualifying items selling for $50 or less:

�  Radios (self-or battery-powered)

�  Two-way radios (self-or battery-powered)

�  Weather band radios (self-or battery-powered)

�  Tarps

�  Flexible waterproof sheeting (such as Visqueen)

�  Ground anchor systems

�  Tie-down kits

�  Bungee cords

�  Ratchet straps

Qualifying items selling for $60 or less:

�  Cell phone batteries

Qualifying items selling for $75 or less:

�  Carbon monoxide detectors

�  Any package of two or more of the previously listed qualifying items sold for $75 or less.

�  Any package of one or more of the previously listed qualifying items and at least one other item that is otherwise tax-exempt (such as first-aid kits) sold for $75 or less.

Qualifying items selling for $200 or less:

�  Storm shutter devices (Defined as materials and products specifically manufactured, rated, and marketed for the purpose of preventing window damage from storms.)

Qualifying items selling for $1,000 or less:

�  Portable generators

For more information, visit www.myflorida.com/dor

Source: Florida Department of Revenue 

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Chase Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Valued Member Joined: May 05 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 19	Post Options Post Reply Quote Chase Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: FL tax FREE on Hurricane Supp. Posted: May 19 2006 at 4:44pm
	For those in Florida and bordering states, I wanted to send a reminder of the 'tax free' next 2 weeks for Hurricane supplies (Undercover - BF supplies). I have most of my other preps done and have been waiting for this to save a few bucks on the listed items. Sadly, I paid retail in 04' for a generator but need to improve on some lighting issues. Candles after 14 days without power are not the best way to go. Can't run the genny all the time - burns too much gas... Hope the list helps and Georgia and Alabama can hop over and get some items w/out tax. Peace out and it's been a scary 3 days w/Indonesia and Romania events..... List of the items that qualify under the 12-day �cane tax-free' holiday South Florida Sun-Sentinel Posted May 18, 2006, 2:41 PM EDT Want to avoid the rush for supplies as a hurricane threatens South Florida? These items are exempt from state or local taxes beginning Sunday, May 21, until midnight June 1. Qualifying items selling for $10 or less: � Blue ice or artificial ice Qualifying items selling for $20 or less: � Portable, self-powered light source � Battery-powered flashlights � Battery-powered lanterns � Gas-powered lanterns � Tiki-type torches � Candles Qualifying items selling for $25 or less: � Gas or diesel fuel container Qualifying items selling for $30 or less: � Batteries, including rechargeable (listed sizes only) AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-and 9-volt (excluding automobile and boat batteries) � Coolers (food storage; no � electrical) � Ice chests (food storage; no � electrical) Qualifying items selling for $40 or less: � Cell phone charger Qualifying items selling for $50 or less: � Radios (self-or battery-powered) � Two-way radios (self-or battery-powered) � Weather band radios (self-or battery-powered) � Tarps � Flexible waterproof sheeting (such as Visqueen) � Ground anchor systems � Tie-down kits � Bungee cords � Ratchet straps Qualifying items selling for $60 or less: � Cell phone batteries Qualifying items selling for $75 or less: � Carbon monoxide detectors � Any package of two or more of the previously listed qualifying items sold for $75 or less. � Any package of one or more of the previously listed qualifying items and at least one other item that is otherwise tax-exempt (such as first-aid kits) sold for $75 or less. Qualifying items selling for $200 or less: � Storm shutter devices (Defined as materials and products specifically manufactured, rated, and marketed for the purpose of preventing window damage from storms.) Qualifying items selling for $1,000 or less: � Portable generators For more information, visit www.myflorida.com/dor Source: Florida Department of Revenue
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