In the State of Florida, commercial rent is subject to the state sales tax, plus any county sales surtax. Some examples of commercial rent that are subject to sales tax include commercial office space, retail space, warehouse rentals, and self-storage units. Effective January 1st, the state sales tax rate for commercial rent has decreased from […]
Read MoreThe state Division of Workers’ Compensation has partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the University of South Florida’s Safety Florida Consultation Program to offer business owners and employers FREE seminars and webinars on the requirements of Florida’s workers’ compensation laws and workplace safety. The topics will […]
Read MoreFree Webinar on Sales Tax from the Florida Department of Revenue The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), in partnership with Score*, is hosting a free webinar for business owners titled “Florida Sales Tax Tales: Fact vs. Fiction” on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 2 pm. During this live webinar, DOR presenters will dispel myths and […]
Read MoreState Minimum Wage Increasing Again for 2018 – New Poster Required One of the best benefits of your membership in FUBA is our poster service. FUBA provides new members with an All-in-One poster containing all state and federal employment posters. If any of these posters change, FUBA provides updated panels to our members at no […]
Read MoreEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) DUA provides temporary payments to employers and workers who have lost their jobs or who have suffered a temporary work stoppage as a result of a natural disaster. DUA is now available to individuals in the designated disaster areas who are unable to work during the period September 10, […]
Read MoreThe Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services stands ready to assist insurance consumers in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma by offering consumers direct access to their insurance experts who can answer the many insurance-related questions that will follow in the wake of the storm as well as information and resources. Click here […]
Read MoreFederal law requires all employers to complete an I-9 Form for each new employee hired. This form is so that the employer can verify that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. The federal government has released a new version of the I-9 Form [dated 07/17/17N] that must be used for employees […]
Read MoreIf your business sells clothes, footwear, certain accessories, school supplies, or personal computers, the upcoming Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will affect your business. For 3 days in August, these items will be exempt from the state sales tax if they meet certain price restrictions. Here are some details about this year’s tax-free shopping days: The […]
Read MoreInterested in learning more about Florida’s reemployment tax (previously known as “unemployment tax”)? The Florida Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar to Florida businesses called “Florida Reemployment Tax Basics: Foundation for Your Success.” The webinar is July 18, 2017 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The presenters are long-time Department of Revenue […]
Read MoreIf your business sells items like batteries, flashlights, generators, or coolers, you need to be aware of the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. For 3 days in early June, certain items will be exempt from the state sales tax if they meet certain price restrictions. All day June 2nd through June 4th, the sale […]
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