City of Cape Coral (Florida) | Economic Development Office | Business Incentives. Questions? Contact the City of Cape Coral at 239-574-0401. Economic business incentives, resources and personalized assistance are available from the City of Cape Coral for businesses looking to relocate or expand into Southwest Florida.
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City of Cape Coral (Florida) | Economic Development Office | Federal, State and Local Business Tax Requirements. Questions? Contact the City of Cape Coral at 239-574-0401. All businesses are required to pay federal, state, and in some cases, local taxes. Most businesses will need to register with the IRS and state and local revenue agencies, and receive a tax ID number or permit.
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Fort Myers Regional Partnership | Enterprise Zone. Questions? Contact the Fort Myers Regional Partnership at 800-493-4396. A state designated Enterprise Zone is an area targeted for economic revitalization. Businesses that create new jobs within a zone are eligible for certain sales tax credits and refunds, as well as state corporate income tax credits.
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Fort Myers Regional Partnership | Lee County Business Environment, Industry Analysis, Major Employers, Florida Corporate Taxes, Florida Individual Taxes, Business Incentives & Financial Assistance, Enterprise Zone, Economic Development Services. Questions? Contact the Fort Myers Regional Partnership at 800-493-4396.
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Fort Myers Regional Partnership | Local and State Incentives. Questions? Contact the Fort Myers Regional Partnership at 800-493-4396. On both a local and statewide level, Florida has some excellent business tax incentives programs. Use this webpage to learn more about these programs and how they can benefit your expanison or relocation.
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SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter 219 | Small Business Counselors for Lee & Hendry Counties. Questions? Looking for networking opportunities and business workshops? Contact SCORE Southwest Florida Chapter at 239-489-2935. The SCORE Association is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
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Florida Gulf Coast University | Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Questions? Contact the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University at 239-745-3700. The Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University is a customer driven organization of business professionals, dedicated to helping small businesses succeed by enthusiastically providing creative solutions which exceed customer, employee, and stakeholder expectations.
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Enterprise Florida | Florida Business Tax Advantages. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida's stable and highly favorable tax climate provides advantages that make a Florida location profitable for every type of business. Progressive legislation also ensures that Florida remains a worldwide hub for new and expanding businesses.
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Enterprise Florida | State Business Tax Incentive Programs. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Florida offers bottom-line advantages for long term profitability for all types of businesses, from corporate headquarters to manufacturing plants to service firms. Florida offers incentives for: targeted industries; workforce training; infrastructure; and special opportunities.
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Enterprise Florida | Urban Area Business Tax Incentives. Questions? Contact Enterprise Florida at 407-956-5600. Businesses intending to locate in urban inner city areas may be able to take advantage of the Front Porch Florida Micro Loan program, which makes small loans to entrepreneurs within Front Porch Communities.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Consolidated Sales and Use Tax Application. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 800-352-3671. This application is for use by sales and use tax certificate holders who have multiple business locations, each of which is currently registered with the Department of Revenue, and who wish to make a single monthly tax payment for all locations. All business locations to be consolidated must be owned by the same entity. They need not be located in the same county.
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Ad Valorem property tax exemptions can be granted to new and expanding businesses only after the voters of a city and/or county vote in a referendum to allow that city or county to grant exemptions. Learn more from this document provided by the State of Florida.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Enterprise Zone Business Tax Incentives. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 800-352-3671. If you’re operating a business in a Florida classified enterprise zone you may be eligible for tax incentives to hire employees, reduce corporate income tax or reduce tax based on community contributions.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Enterprise Zone Jobs Tax Credit Application. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 800-352-3671. Every business claiming the enterprise zone jobs credit for employees must complete and attach Form F-1156Z, and all applicable schedules, to its corporate tax return for each tax year it claims the credit.
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The credit is available to a new business the year in which ad valorem taxes are first levied against the business. The credit is available to an expanded or rebuilt business the year in which ad valorem taxes are first levied on real or tangible personal property acquired for expansion or rebuilding.
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If you plan to operate a business in Florida, you will need to understand the taxes required from sales and how to report those taxes to the State. This guide and application outlines that information.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Florida Partnership Information Return. If you have questions, contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. Every Florida partnership having any partner subject to the Florida Corporate Income Tax Code must file Form F-1065. A limited liability company with a corporate partner, if classified as a partnership for federal tax purposes, must also file Form F-1065. A Florida partnership is a partnership doing business, earning income, or existing in Florida.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Florida's Corporate Income Tax. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. Each state has a different set of regulations when it comes to corporate income tax. The Florida Department of Revenue provides a comprehensive guide on this page that outlines everything you need to know about corporate income tax in Florida.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Florida's Discretionary Sales Surtax. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. Discretionary sales surtax, also called a county tax, is imposed by most Florida counties and applies to most transactions subject to sales tax. The selling dealer must collect the surtax in addition to Florida’s general sales tax of 6 percent. The discretionary sales surtax is based on the rate in the county where you deliver taxable goods or services. A few counties do not impose the surtax.
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Florida Department of Revenue | How to Estimate Your Sales & Use Tax. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. Unsure of how much tax your business should be paying to the State of Florida? The Florida Department of Revenue provides a free online guide that takes you through the specific areas of sales and use tax principals as they relate to your business.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Sales and Use Tax Guide. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. The Florida Department of Revenue provides this online guide that outlines information related to sales and use tax. Visit this guide prior to establishing a new business so you can understand which taxes your business will be required to pay.
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Florida Department of Revenue | Sales and Use Tax Guide for Business Owner's. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 1-800-352-3671. This Florida Department of Revenue guide for businesses in Florida will help you understand your sales and use tax responsibilities, complete your sales and use tax returns correctly, recognize when you can accept an 'Annual Resale Certificate' and identify other tax liabilities you may have.
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If you are starting a business in Florida, you need to be aware of the taxes you may be required to collect and/or pay. Learn more from this guide provided by the Florida Department of Revenue and if you have questions, contact their office at 1-800-352-3671.
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Florida Department of Revenue | What to Expect from a Florida Unemployment Tax Audit. Questions? Contact the Florida Department of Revenue at 800-352-3671. An audit is an enforcement tool to ensure tax compliance and also helps businesses identify and correct bookkeeping problems that could cause more tax liabilities.
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This article provides an excellent outline for understanding the sales and use taxes in Florida. Understanding state and local taxes and their advantages can save your company money.
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