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              Most states allow an exemption for "tools of trade or profession"... this can include tools, books, even vehicles. Sometimes can be an alternative to the motor vehicle exemption.             

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Tools of Trade Exemptions — State SystemFlorida Law Tools of Trade Exemptions
Federal non-bankrupcty Tools of Trade Exemptions
Tools of Trade Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)Can Florida debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of Florida exemptions?No, except as to exemptions provided by 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(10). Fla. Stat. §§ 222.20, 222.201
The Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions under 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) are available to you if
you haven't lived in any state longer than 180 days for a while, 
or
if your state allows the Federal exemptions as a choice.
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