DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins on Saturday, giving parents an opportunity to save on supplies in stores and online.
The 10-day event runs from July 31 through Aug. 9.
7News cameras captured shoppers browsing notebooks and other supplies at a Walmart in Doral, Friday.
Shelves are filled with all the tools students will need during the upcoming school year.
“Pencils, erasers, sharpeners, notebooks,” said Walmart employee Heredia Largaespada.
State officials said there will be no sales tax on school supplies valued up to $15 and clothes valued up to $60.
“Let’s face it: I think we’re still going to be social distancing at school, so we have the supplies, like wipes,” said Largaespada.
There will also be no sales tax on the first $1,000 spent on computers.
On top of the tax holiday, Walmart has several items on sale. They’re also offering goodie bags at the stores for children to pick up.
Over in Southwest Miami-Dade, County Commissioner Joe Martinez gave away backpacks filled with supplies, Friday.
“The books, the pencils, erasers, rulers, things like that, that kids are going to need,” he said.
Bartoli Napoli said he came to the giveaway to pick up supplies for his grandchildren.
“I think it’s incredible. With things so expensive right now, this helps a little bit,” he said.
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