Source: Issue Number: FS-2020-10 IRS payment options Taxpayers have a variety of options to consider when paying federal taxes. This year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the filing deadline and tax payment due date was postponed from April 15 to July 15, 2020. A list of forms due July [...]
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. Learn more by visiting the Small Business Administration's website: https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19 Details include: Economic Injury Disaster Loan [...]
The 2017 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying [...]
Summer Newlyweds Should Also Think About Taxes Spring showers bring summer flowers and weddings typically aren’t far behind. Newlyweds have a lot to think about and taxes might not be on the list. However, there is good reason for a new couple to consider how the nuptials may affect their [...]
Computers Now Included in "Tax Free" Holiday Weekend of August 2nd! For the fourth straight year, Floridians will get a sales tax holiday this summer, but this year it will include computers for the first time. Lawmakers approved the exemption for computers this year after realizing how important technology is [...]
According to the The Florida Senate BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Link to Source: http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2010/Senate/bills/analysis/pdf/2010s2454.cm.pdf The state sales and use tax on aircraft and boats in Florida is levied at a rate 6% of the purchase price or value of the aircraft or boat. The bill provides that the [...]
Floating Rate of Interest for Most Taxes and Fees Will Remain 7 Percent For the Period July 1, 2010, Through December 31, 2010 Florida law provides a floating rate of interest on payments of taxes and fees due on or after January 1, 2000. This floating rate of interest applies [...]
Every year the Florida Legislature must consider the adoption of the current Internal Revenue Code (Chapter 26, United States Code), so that certain tax definitions and the calculation of adjusted federal income are consistent between the Internal Revenue Code and the Florida Income Tax Code (Chapter 220, Florida Statutes). The [...]
From the Florida Department of Revenue: Employers should understand how to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, so they can correctly include all employees on their Employer’s Quarterly Report (Form UCT-6). The main distinctions are: An employee is subject to the will and control of [...]
