Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Calls for Eliminating Business Rent Tax and Exploring Property Tax Relief

NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Governor Calls for Eliminating Business Rent Tax and Exploring Property Tax Relief A Bold Move Toward Tax Reform In his latest State of the State address, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made a strong push for eliminating the state’s unique business rent tax on commercial leases and reaffirmed his commitment to easing […]

How Will Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” Budget Impact Florida State and Local Tax?

NEWS & INSIGHTS How Will Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” Budget Impact Florida State and Local Tax? Florida’s FY 2025-26 Budget: A Focus on Fiscal Responsibility and Tax Relief Introduction Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, outlining a $115.6 billion spending plan that […]

Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy and Its Implications for Florida’s Communications Services Tax

NEWS & INSIGHTS Trump Administration’s Tariff Strategy and Its Implications for Florida’s Communications Services Tax Introduction In a significant policy development, the Trump Administration has signaled its intent to wield tariffs as a strategic tool to counteract foreign taxation and regulatory measures that it deems discriminatory toward U.S. businesses. On February 21, 2025, the White […]

Florida Corporate Income Tax Case Filed in Leon County Challenges Florida’s Position on its Cost of Performance Rule

NEWS & INSIGHTS Corporate Income Tax Case Filed in Leon County Challenges Florida’s Position its Cost of Performance Rule OptumRx, Inc. (“OptumRx”), a California-based corporation domiciled in Minnesota and duly authorized to conduct business in Florida, has filed a Complaint against the Florida Department of Revenue (“Department”) challenging a corporate income tax assessment. Filed in […]