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Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rents

Currently, Florida is the only state in the United States to charge a statewide sales tax on commercial rents. This unique tax was enacted by Florida’s Legislature in 1969 in an effort to increase the ...
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HB 7031 – Florida Eliminates State Sales Tax on Commercial Rent

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 ...
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Florida could soon have its sales tax slashed. Here’s how low it may go

Read full article: ‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes DeSantis during a news conference in South Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida House Speaker ...
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Need to restock your hurricane supplies? Here's when you can get some of them tax free in Florida

Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1. The permanent sales tax exemption replaces the two-week sales tax holidays on disaster ...
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Florida to Eliminate Sales Tax on Most Commercial Rent Starting October 1, 2025

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 ...