The Brief Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025. When Governor Ron DeSantis signed the latest budget, he said this year's budget and tax packages will make the disaster-preparedness sales tax holiday permanent year-round. Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025. When Governor Ron DeSantis signed the latest budget, he said this year's budget and tax packages make the disaster-preparedness sales tax holiday permanent year-round, while expanding the back-to-school sales tax holiday to the entire month of August each year. Sunscreen :Excludes cosmetics or other products that are not primarily intended to absorb, reflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation.