Florida sales tax (DR-15)
Most businesses file DR-15 monthly. Smaller businesses can file quarterly or annually based on annual tax liability. We handle the registration, monthly filings, and any correspondence with the Florida Department of Revenue.
Multi-state nexus
Since the Supreme Court's Wayfair decision, states can require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax based on economic nexus: typically $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions in the state. We evaluate nexus exposure and register where you owe.
Marketplace facilitator rules
If you sell on Amazon, Etsy, or eBay, the platform collects and remits sales tax on your behalf in most states. You still may owe on direct-to-consumer sales or wholesale transactions. We sort what you owe from what the platform handles.
Registration and bookkeeping setup
New Florida businesses register with the Department of Revenue before the first taxable sale and receive a certificate of registration and an assigned filing frequency. We handle the registration, set the filing calendar, and configure the bookkeeping so collected tax sits in its own liability account instead of blending into revenue and getting spent.
If a sales tax audit letter arrives
Sales tax audits are document-heavy: exemption certificates, resale certificates, and transaction-level detail for the audit period. Keeping those organized as you go is most of the defense. If the Department of Revenue opens an audit or sends an assessment, that moves into our representation work and we deal with the auditor directly.
Common questions
- Do I need to collect sales tax in every state I sell to?
- No. You need to collect where you have nexus: either physical presence or economic nexus thresholds. Most states use $100,000 or 200 transactions as the trigger.
- What if I've been ignoring sales tax for years?
- Voluntary Disclosure Agreements exist in most states to come clean on back filings with reduced look-back periods and waived penalties. We handle the VDA filings.
- Does Florida tax services?
- Generally no. Florida taxes sales of tangible personal property. Most services are exempt, with specific exceptions for commercial rentals, some repairs, and a few others.
Related
Corporation & Partnership Tax Returns
Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065 preparation for corporations, S-corps, and partnerships, plus owner K-1s, shareholder basis tracking, and multi-state filings.
Business Tax Planning
S-corp reasonable salary analysis, entity elections, retirement plan structuring, and Section 179 and bonus depreciation planning for small business owners.
Other services we offer
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping with bank reconciliations, a profit-and-loss report, and balance sheet within ten business days of month-end.
Small Business Payroll
Quarterly and annual payroll filings: Forms 940, 941, UCT-6, W-2, and 1099. We calculate, file, and make the tax deposits so owners can focus on growth.
QuickBooks Setup & Support
QuickBooks setup, cleanup, and monthly reconciliation for small businesses. Chart of accounts, bank feeds, and monthly reports that match the tax return.
Payroll Verification Letters
Payroll verification and earnings letters for mortgages, leases, and immigration. Signed on firm letterhead, with most letters out within two business days.