Hurricane season has just started, so you know what that means! Time to get prepared! As long-time residents of South Florida, we know that it’s best to stock up on supplies and prepare before there’s word of a potential storm.
We recommend that you take advantage of the Disaster Preparedness Tax Free Holiday so that you can get all the supplies you need without paying sales tax on the items! This year, the Tax Holiday runs from May 29th until June 4th, 2020.
Read on for the full list of items that are tax free this week and for more hurricane preparedness information!
Need more info? Check out one of our other #HurricaneReady resources!
Qualifying Items
Selling for $10 or less:
Reusable ice (reusable ice packs)
Selling for $20 or less:
Any portable, self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas):
Candles
Flashlights
Lanterns
Selling for $25 or less:
Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers
Selling for $30 or less:
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries):
AAA-cell, AA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt
Coolers and ice chests (food-storage; nonelectrical)
Selling for $50 or less:
Bungee cords
Ground anchor systems
Radios (powered by battery, solar, or handcrank)
Two-way
Weather band
Ratchet straps
Tarpaulins (tarps)
Tie-down kits
Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting
Selling for $750 or less:
Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage
Other Hurricane Preparation Information
ABOUT THE MEYER LUCAS TEAM AT COMPASS
The Meyer Lucas Team at Compass is an award-winning, top-producing real estate team based in the Jupiter area of South Florida and led by Holly Meyer Lucas. Consistently ranked among the leading real estate teams in the state and nation, Holly and her team take pride in providing premium luxury real estate services to our local communities across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. While Holly is known locally and recognized nationally for her work finding homes for Jupiter's professional athletes and their families, the Meyer Lucas Team treats every buyer and seller like a VIP. Whether you are buying a home, selling a home, or investing in real estate, contact our team today to get the ball rolling on your next move. Learn more about the Meyer Lucas Team at www.meyerlucas.com.