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Bill > H0025
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Introduced
11/23/2016
11/23/2016
In Committee
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates annual sales tax holiday for veterans of US Armed Forces; specifies items eligible for sales tax holiday; specifies tax treatment of layaways, exchanges, & Internet sales; provides definitions; specifies reporting requirements of retailers; authorizes DOR to adopt emergency rules.
AI Summary
This bill creates an annual sales tax holiday for veterans of the United States Armed Forces. During this holiday, which takes place from November 1 through December 31 each year, veterans are exempt from paying sales tax on certain items, including clothing, personal computers, books, sports/fitness equipment, televisions, and game tables. To be eligible, veterans must show proof of their military status at the time of purchase. The bill also includes provisions for layaway, exchanges, and internet sales during the holiday period. The Department of Revenue is authorized to adopt emergency rules to administer the sales tax holiday.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/25 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0025/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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