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 […]
What Businesses Should Know About the Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax Trends in 2025
NEWS & INSIGHTS What Businesses Should Know About the Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax Trends in 2025 Navigating Florida’s sales and use tax system isn’t getting any easier. The Florida Department of Revenue sales tax rules have always required attention to detail, but recent enforcement trends, legislative changes, and evolving interpretations are making compliance […]
Florida Sales & Use Tax Basics Every Motor Vehicle Dealer Should Know
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Sales & Use Tax Basics Every Motor Vehicle Dealer Should Know Running an auto dealership in Florida means navigating a maze of compliance rules, and few are more misunderstood—or more dangerous—than Florida’s sales and use tax laws. Collecting, reporting, and remitting sales tax properly isn’t just a clerical task. It’s a […]
What to Expect in a Florida Sales Tax Audit of Your Auto Dealership
NEWS & INSIGHTS What to Expect in a Florida Sales Tax Audit of Your Auto Dealership If you run a car dealership in Florida—whether you sell new, used, or both—you’re sitting in the Florida Department of Revenue’s crosshairs. Auto dealers are one of the most frequently audited industries in the state, and for good reason: […]
Florida Sales & Use Tax Basics Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Sales & Use Tax Basics Every Restaurant Owner Should Know When you’re running a restaurant, your focus is probably on the kitchen, not on tax codes. You’re managing inventory, training staff, dealing with food costs, chasing down vendors, and trying to keep customers happy and coming back. But amid the hustle […]
What to Expect in a Florida Sales Tax Audit – Restaurant Edition
NEWS & INSIGHTS What to Expect in a Florida Sales Tax Audit – Restaurant Edition What to Expect in a Florida Sales Tax Audit of Your Restaurant Running a restaurant in Florida means juggling a thousand moving parts—menus, staffing, suppliers, customer service, health inspections… and yes, taxes. One thing that catches many restaurant owners off […]
Trends & Hot Topics in Florida Sales and Use Tax
NEWS & INSIGHTS Trends in Florida Sales and Use Tax Audits Trends in Florida Sales and Use Tax The landscape of Florida’s sales and use tax system continues to evolve, presenting an array of challenges for businesses, tax professionals, and individuals striving to maintain compliance with state regulations. Florida enforces a general sales tax on […]