The 2012 Florida sales tax holiday starts Friday, Aug. 3, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 5.
No sales tax or local option tax will be collected on clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $75 or less, or on certain school supplies selling for $15 or less.
The holiday does not apply to books or items purchased at the airport, theme parks, lodging establishments or entertainment complexes.
The tax holiday also applies to online purchases if the order is accepted by the mail-order company during the exemption period for immediate shipment, according to the Florida Department of Revenue.
