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. […]

ABA Tax Section’s Fall Tax Meeting Returns with Special SALT Programming in Seattle

NEWS & INSIGHTS ABA Tax Section’s Fall Tax Meeting Returns with Special SALT Programming in Seattle The American Bar Association Tax Section’s 2026 Fall Tax Meeting brings together leading tax attorneys, government officials, and tax professionals to discuss current federal, state, and local tax developments. The event includes dedicated SALT programming, with the State and […]

IPT’s 2026 Sales Tax Symposium Returns to Orlando

NEWS & INSIGHTS IPT’s 2026 Sales Tax Symposium Returns to Orlando The Institute for Professionals in Taxation’s 2026 Sales Tax Symposium will bring tax professionals to Orlando for four days of advanced sales and use tax education. The program covers controversy, compliance, digital taxation, artificial intelligence, audits, multistate developments, and more, with a featured presentation […]

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’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 […]