Understanding Florida SB 1452 and Its Impact on Tax and Finance
NEWS & INSIGHTS Understanding Florida SB 1452 and Its Impact on Tax and Finance Florida’s 2026 Department of Financial Services omnibus bill touches everything from hurricane mitigation grants and workers’ compensation disputes to a sweeping Chapter 717 abandoned property overhaul and the permanent ratification of gold and silver as legal tender. Here is what tax […]
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 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 […]
Testing Discretionary Review at the Florida Supreme Court: An Emerging Trend at the Florida Department of Revenue?
NEWS & INSIGHTS Testing Discretionary Review at the Florida Supreme Court: An Emerging Trend at the Florida Department of Revenue? Two recent cases. One key question. Is the Florida Department of Revenue expanding its use of discretionary review at the Florida Supreme Court—or simply testing its limits? When Tax Cases Go to Tallahassee: Is the […]
Florida DOR Distinguishes Taxable Parking Lots from Nontaxable Street-Side Parking
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida DOR Distinguishes Taxable Parking Lots from Nontaxable Street-Side Parking In a recent Technical Assistance Advisement, the Florida Department of Revenue clarified when parking fees charged by a municipality are subject to sales tax—drawing a sharp line between street-side parking and parking in lots or garages. Overview of the Parking Sales Tax […]
Florida DOR Confirms Dumpster Delivery and Pickup Services Are Not Subject to Sales Tax
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida DOR Confirms Dumpster Delivery and Pickup Services Are Not Subject to Sales Tax The Florida Department of Revenue clarified that dumpster delivery and pickup services constitute nontaxable waste disposal services rather than taxable rentals of tangible personal property. The Florida Department of Revenue (the “Department”) recently issued a Technical Assistance Advisement […]
Florida DOR Rules Sublet Labor Charges Are Taxable in Auto Body Repairs
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida DOR Rules Sublet Labor Charges Are Taxable in Auto Body Repairs In a recent Technical Assistance Advisement, the Florida Department of Revenue clarified that labor-only sublet charges are subject to sales tax when included in a motor vehicle repair invoice that also includes taxable parts. The Florida Department of Revenue (the […]
Florida Sales & Use Tax for Veterinarians and Veterinary Clinics
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Sales & Use Tax for Veterinarians and Veterinary Clinics Florida veterinarians face unique sales tax rules. This 2025 update explains taxable sales, exemptions, filing, surtax math, and practical examples—written for busy clinics. Florida veterinarians face unique sales tax rules. This 2025 update explains taxable sales, exemptions, filing, surtax math, and practical […]