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Ron DeSantis: “Back to school tax is permanent every year.”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Published | Video Starts at 16:43

We've eliminated taxes on commercial rent, which hurt small businesses. And then we've excluded more items from sales tax. So no baby items or tax. Not now. Back to school tax is permanent every year. I think it's starting a little earlier this year, July 20, disaster supplies round the clock. You're buying the qualifying disaster supplies tax free. We want you to prepare for storms. (16:43–16:47)

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Asserts that the back-to-school tax holiday is now permanent annually.

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