Florida DOR Exempts Parking Violation Fees From Sales Tax

NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida DOR Exempts Parking Violation Fees From Sales Tax In TAA 25A-009, issued October 27, 2025, the Florida Department of Revenue concluded that a separately stated parking violation fee is not subject to Florida sales and use tax. The advisement affects parking operators, local governments, and drivers who receive parking violation notices. […]

Highlands County Shifts Tourist Tax Collection from DOR

NEWS & INSIGHTS Highlands County Shifts Tourist Tax Collection from DOR The Florida Department of Revenue has announced that Highlands County will assume administration of its 5% tourist development tax beginning October 1, 2026. Businesses that collect tax on transient rentals should prepare for new reporting and remittance procedures with the Highlands County Tax Collector. […]