The Line Between Voter Information and Political Advocacy in Florida Ballot Language
NEWS & INSIGHTS The Line Between Voter Information and Political Advocacy in Florida Ballot Language Florida’s proposed property tax amendment is headed back for revised ballot language after a court found the original wording misleading. The dispute highlights a recurring issue in Florida constitutional law: ballot summaries must inform voters about a measure’s legal effect, […]
Florida Extends Child Care Tax Credits Program Through Fiscal Year 2027-28
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Extends Child Care Tax Credits Program Through Fiscal Year 2027-28 The Florida Department of Revenue’s TIP 26ADM-04 announces a one-year extension of the Child Care Tax Credits Program. Employers that provide qualifying child care benefits may continue seeking allocations through fiscal year 2027-28 under Florida’s multi-tax credit program. Florida Extends Child […]
Florida Bar Tax Section Begins 2026–2027 Bar Year with Annual Organizational Meeting
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Bar Tax Section Begins 2026–2027 Bar Year with Annual Organizational Meeting The Florida Bar Tax Section launched the 2026–2027 Bar year with its annual Organizational Meeting at Amelia Island, bringing together tax professionals and their families for CLE programming, leadership development, committee work, networking, and community-building events. A Weekend Focused on […]
Florida Back-to-School Tax Holiday: Essential Guide
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Essential Guide Florida’s 2026 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday gives retailers, CPAs, and tax practitioners a one-month compliance window involving clothing, school supplies, learning aids, computers, online sales, discounts, layaways, and bundled transactions. Here is what Florida dealers and advisors need to know before the holiday begins. […]
Florida’s 2026 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday: Exemptions, Thresholds, and Retailer Compliance
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s 2026 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday: Exemptions, Thresholds, and Retailer Compliance Florida’s 2026 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Sales Tax Holiday creates a four-month sales tax exemption for qualifying outdoor recreation items, including certain camping supplies, fishing gear, firearms, ammunition, bows, crossbows, and listed accessories. The Florida Department of Revenue’s […]
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 […]
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 2026 Homestead Exemption Ballot Lawsuit and Property Tax Debate
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s 2026 Homestead Exemption Ballot Fight: What the Lawsuit Gets Right & Why It Matters Florida’s sweeping 2026 property tax amendment is already being challenged in court. The lawsuit alleges misleading ballot language about exemption timing, revenue impact, and whether property taxes could eventually be eliminated. Here is what tax professionals need […]