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Florida’s sales tax can seem complicated, but we’ve broken down everything you need to know! Learn about base rates, county surtaxes, exemptions, and the latest changes affecting businesses. Perfect for business owners and residents alike – stay informed and compliant with Florida’s tax laws.

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1. A Comprehensive Overview trykintsugi.com
2. Key Points: State Sales Tax: 6% County Surtaxes: Vary by county (0.5% to 1.5%) Total Rate: Can exceed 6% depending on location. Example: Orlando (Orange County): 6% state + 0.5% county = 6.5% total. Miami-Dade County: 6% state + 1% county = 7% total.
3. Florida’s base sales tax is consistently 6%. Important for businesses to understand this fixed rate. Example: If a business sells a product for $100, the sales tax collected would be $6.
4. Key Points: Counties can impose additional surtaxes. Ranges from 0.5% to 1.5%. Examples: Alachua County: 6% + 1.5% = 7.5% total. Levy County: No surtax, total remains 6%.
5. General sales tax remains at 6%. Digital goods/services now taxed at 4% (previously 3%). Example: A software purchase costing $50 will now incur a $2 sales tax instead of $1.50.
6. Sales Tax Holidays: Back-to-school items exempt during a designated period. Disaster preparedness supplies also exempt during certain dates. Example: During the back-to-school holiday, a backpack priced at $30 is tax-free.
7. Use tax applies to out-of-state purchases used in Florida. Rate: 6% (same as sales tax). Example: If a resident buys furniture online for $500 without paying sales tax, they owe $30 in use tax. Individuals and businesses must track their purchases. Accurate reporting is crucial to avoid penalties. Example: A business buying office supplies online for $200 must report $12 as use tax if no sales tax was collected.
8. Physical Nexus: Presence in Florida (office, warehouse). Economic Nexus: $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions in the state. Example: A company selling $150,000 in goods online to Florida residents must collect sales tax due to economic nexus.
9. Out-of-state sellers must collect sales tax if they exceed the sales threshold. Keeps taxation equitable for in-state and out-of-state sellers. Example: An online retailer with $120,000 in sales to Florida must charge sales tax to customers.
10. Key Points: Affiliate Nexus: If a business pays for advertising via Florida-based affiliates, they may owe sales tax. Click-Through Nexus: Sellers with links on Florida websites must collect tax if they meet sales thresholds. Example: An online store using a Florida blog for advertising that generates $50,000 in sales may be required to collect sales tax.
11. Key Points: Florida Department of Revenue: Primary resource for tax guidelines. Regular updates and audits help maintain compliance. Example: Businesses can access online tutorials and FAQs on the Department of Revenue website for clarity on tax obligations.
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