Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday almost here

Mark your calendar: Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday is scheduled for the weekend of August 13-15. What you should know:

Florida law directs that no sales tax or local option taxes (also known as discretionary sales surtax) will be collected on sales of books, clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $50 or less, or on certain school supplies selling for $10 or less.

This three-day tax holiday is in effect from 12:01 a.m., Friday, Aug.13, through midnight, Sunday, Aug. 15. It does not apply to books or to any item of clothing selling for more than $50, or to any school supply item selling for more than $10.

For more information, visit the Florida Department of Revenue website