At the time lawmakers approved a $121 million tax breaks package at the end of the legislative season, they also approved a tax “holiday” that overlaps with the start of hurricane season. The 2019 tax “holiday” extends from May 31 to midnight June 6.
The weeklong exemption on sales taxes on hurricane supplies includes:
▪ Portable self-powered light sources, like flashlights, selling for $20 or less
▪ Portable self-powered radios, including two-way radios or weather-band radios, selling for $50 or less
▪ Tarps, other waterproof sheets, ground anchors or ties, also for $50 or less
▪ Gas or diesel fuel tanks that are sold for $25 or less
▪ AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt or 9-volt batteries sold for $30 or less (car and boat batteries are excluded)
▪ Non-electric coolers up to $30
▪ Portable generators sold for $750 or less
▪ Reusable ice sold for $10 or less
e sure to review our Hurricane Preparation Checklist.
If you have experienced an insurance loss from a hurricane, tropical storm or other major weather event, don’t be surprised if the insurance company’s first reaction is to claim that your damage is due to some pre-existing condition or assert that your claim is not covered under the terms of your policy or even cancel your policy based on recently-discovered “errors” in your application. But don’t worry.
Experienced and aggressive attorneys from ILG are on your side and will advocate on your behalf to see that you get the benefits you are entitled to. At ILG, we take the time to analyze and interpret your policy and understand the full measure of damages available to you. We work with construction experts, restoration professionals and others to determine the facts.
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Don’t delay and contact us today for a free consultation in Florida. The Insurance Litigation Group will walk you through the terms of your insurance policy and help you recover the full extent of your covered losses.
