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Roetzel & Andress

Say Goodbye to State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent and License Fees

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New Florida legislation will have a significant impact on the commercial real estate market. Florida House Bill 7031 (“HB 7031”) will become effective October 1, 2025, repealing the state sales tax on commercial rent and...more

Burr & Forman

Florida to Eliminate Sales Tax on Most Commercial Rent Starting October 1, 2025

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Starting October 1, 2025, Florida will officially end the state sales tax and any local surtaxes on commercial property rent. After that date, sales tax will no longer apply to rent for office buildings, retail spaces,...more

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Florida Repeals Sales Tax on Commercial Leases: 5 Things to Know Now

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Following our recent update on Florida’s repeal of sales tax on commercial real estate leases, we’re taking a closer look at what this change means for landlords, tenants, brokers, and property managers....more

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HB 7031 – Florida Eliminates State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent

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HB 7031 was adopted by the Florida legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis on June 30, 2025. Among other modifications to Florida tax law, the Bill repeals Section 212.031, Florida Statutes, which provided for...more

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HB 7031 Repeals “Business Rent Tax” on Commercial Leases

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After years of reducing the sales tax rate on commercial real property lease payments, the Florida Legislature recently passed HB 7031, which eliminates sales tax on commercial real property rentals....more

Akerman LLP - SALT Insights

A “Source” of Consternation? The Taxation of Telecommunications Companies in Florida

Like many states, Florida’s corporate income tax regime has special rules applicable to telecommunications companies. The tricky part about taxing the telecommunications industry is how to source receipts earned from...more

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2025 Live Local Act - Update to Rent Limits

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The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (“FHFC”) recently published the 2025 Income Limits and Rent Limits. These figures reflect more than a 9% increase in most jurisdictions’ rent limits applicable to qualifying Live Local...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Leaving New York? Can You Prove It?

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“Summertime and the Living” Isn’t Easy- Summer in the New York Metro Area can be challenging. Some would say it sucks. It gets really hot. When it rains, it pours – no spritz here. The humidity is oppressive. Ironically, a...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Florida Back-to-School Tax Holiday

This Saturday, July 31st, the Back-to-School tax holiday begins in Florida. The extended version of the long-standing tax-free weekend will run through August 9th, allowing Floridians 10 full days to save on supplies in...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Florida Freedom Week Tax Holiday

July 1st, begins Freedom Week, the second of two new tax holidays put into place during Florida’s 2021 Legislative Session. Floridians were able receive tax breaks on disaster preparedness items during the month of May, and...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Florida Tax Holiday

Floridians will now have access to new and extended tax breaks under the recently approved HB 7061. The bill, which is designed to make tax improvements for both families and businesses, was signed into law by Governor...more

Akerman LLP - SALT Insights

Word Play: The Curious Case of Economic Nexus Legislation in Florida

In June 2018, the United States Supreme Court in Wayfair held that the physical presence of the taxpayer was no longer a prerequisite for imposition of a sales tax. In so doing, the Court blessed the concept of “economic...more

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Moving to the Sunshine State: Change of Domicile Planning Considerations

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Florida has long been known as a hot-spot for retirees and snowbirds to move for its sunny weather and beautiful beaches. In recent years, however, since the "SALT Deduction Cap" established by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

New York: Deficits, Taxes And 2021

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Only 347 Days to Go- What a year it has already been, and we are just beginning the third full week of 2021. The Democrats swept Georgia, thereby giving that Party a majority in the U.S. Senate and ostensible control over...more

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Taxes in Florida

The Sunshine State is one of the lowest tax burden states in the US. Florida has no state individual income tax. At the state level, there is NO tax on social security benefits, retirement income, IRAs, 401(k) accounts,...more

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