What are non-taxable items or sales tax exemptions in Florida? Prescription drugs. Food. Certain services (ex. Non-prepared food items sold at a substantial grocery or market. Sales or rentals of medical equipment. Sales or rentals of mobility or prosthetic devices. Farm equipment. Software as a Service (SaaS)
Tax-exempt goods Examples include most non-prepared food items, food stamps, and medical supplies. We recommend businesses review the laws and rules put forth by the Florida Department of Revenue and stay up to date on which goods are taxable and which are exempt, and under what conditions.
Rule 12A-1.011(4)(f), F.A.C., states that: Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and similar frozen dairy or nondairy products in cones, small cups, or pints, and popsicles, frozen fruit bars, or other novelty items, whether sold separately or in multiple units, are subject to tax.
Florida Businesses Now Required to Report Earnings of Independent Contractors. Effective October 1, Florida businesses will be obligated to report services received from independent contractor as a result of a new law signed into effect by Governor Ron DeSantis in June. Specifically, Senate Bill 1532 amends Fla. Stat.
So, any cleaning services that fall within the definition of nonresidential cleaning service and NAICS code 561720 are subject to sales tax in Florida UNLESS the customer is otherwise exempt.
Subcontractors are hired to take on specialized jobs and tasks. Where an independent contractor is a generalist, a subcontractor is a specialist with advanced proficiency in a particular field of construction, like masonry, plumbing, heating, painting, electrical work, or carpentry.
Florida does not require state income tax withholding on earnings.