Comenity Bank Sales Tax Refund Fight Against Florida DOR Ends in Dismissal
NEWS & INSIGHTS Comenity Bank Sales Tax Refund Fight Against Florida DOR Dismissed by Circuit Court A Leon County circuit court order offers a detailed roadmap for how Florida treats third-party lenders seeking sales tax bad debt refunds, and why standing and dealer registration remain strict, threshold requirements under Chapter 212. Background on the Dispute […]
Florida’s New Sales Tax Exemption for Gold and Silver Coins: What Takes Effect July 1, 2026
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s New Sales Tax Exemption for Gold and Silver Coins: What Takes Effect July 1, 2026 Florida is rolling out a new sales and use tax exemption for legal tender gold and silver coins beginning July 1, 2026. This guide breaks down the statutory definitions, purity thresholds, exclusions for jewelry and collectibles, and what taxpayers need […]
Florida’s 2026 Tax Rate Resets: Fuel, Utility, and Severance Tax Changes Practitioners Need to Track
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s 2026 Tax Rate Resets: Fuel, Utility, and Severance Tax Changes Practitioners Need to Track The Florida Department of Revenue issued a cluster of Tax Information Publications in 2026 touching local option fuel tax ordinances, gross receipts tax index prices for gas and electricity, and severance tax rates for phosphate rock, heavy […]
The Nickel Solution Making Sense of Florida’s New Cash Rounding Rules
NEWS & INSIGHTS The Nickel Solution Making Sense of Florida’s New Cash Rounding Rules Florida has replaced its discretionary penny-shortage guidance with a mandatory rounding formula for in-person cash transactions. Here is what Senate Bill 1074 and Department of Revenue TIP 26A01-03 require, and what it means for sales tax compliance, point-of-sale systems, and audit […]
Florida Out-of-State Vehicle Sales Tax Guide for Auto Dealers (2026)
NEWS & INSIGHTS Out-of-State Vehicle Sales: What Florida Auto Dealers Need to Know in 2026 Selling vehicles to out-of-state customers can create unexpected sales tax exposure for Florida dealerships. Florida’s 2026 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rates by State publication provides updated guidance on nonresident vehicle sales, partial exemptions, Form DR-123 requirements, and state-specific tax rates. […]
A Rare Property Tax Showdown: First DCA Reframes the Department of Revenue’s Role in VAB Litigation
NEWS & INSIGHTS First DCA Decision May Redefine DOR’s Role in VAB Litigation A recent First DCA decision sheds light on one of the least-litigated provisions in Florida property tax law. In Mercado v. Florida Department of Revenue, the court held that DOR must make a substantive determination, rather than a probable cause review, when […]
Florida Bar Tax Section’s “SALT on the Shore” Delivers Timely Insights from Florida’s Leading SALT Practitioners
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Bar Tax Section’s “SALT on the Shore” Delivers Timely Insights from Florida’s Leading SALT Practitioners The Florida Bar Tax Section’s SALT on the Shore CLE/CPE program brought together practitioners from across the state for a day of timely discussion on the issues shaping Florida tax practice. Featuring many of Florida’s leading […]
Florida 2026 Special Session Tax Package: What Practitioners Need to Know
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida 2026 Special Session Tax Package: What Practitioners Need to Know The 2026 Florida Legislature concluded two Special Sessions with significant tax law changes affecting sales tax, property tax, documentary stamp taxes, pari-mutuel taxes, and tax credit programs — plus a proposed constitutional amendment heading to November voters. Here is a practitioner-focused […]
When Old Laws Meet New Tech: Florida’s Uncertain Future in State Taxation — Published in the Nov/Dec 2025 Issue of The Florida Bar Journal
NEWS & INSIGHTS When Old Laws Meet New Tech: Florida’s Uncertain Future in State Taxation” — Published in the Nov/Dec 2025 Issue of The Florida Bar Journal This Florida Bar Journal article examines how Florida’s longstanding tax framework applies to modern digital business models—including SaaS, cloud platforms, AI-enabled tools, and remote service delivery—and explains the […]
Understanding the Florida Department of Revenue: Structure, Powers, and What Taxpayers Should Know
NEWS & INSIGHTS Understanding the Florida Department of Revenue: Structure, Powers, and What Taxpayers Should Know The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) enforces state tax laws, conducts audits, and oversees property taxes. Here’s how it operates—and what every Florida taxpayer should know before a DOR audit or assessment. Understanding the Florida Department of Revenue […]