Sales tax filing services in Apopka & Orlando, FL
Florida and multi-state sales and use tax returns filed accurately and on time, so penalties and notices never land on your desk.
Sales tax handled, period after period
Filing frequency in Florida is assigned by the Department of Revenue based on how much tax you collect. We keep every period filed on schedule.
Registration
Florida sales tax registration, plus registration in other states where your business needs to collect.
Return preparation and filing
Florida sales and use tax returns on your monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual schedule.
County surtax
Discretionary sales surtax applied at the right county rate, based on where the sale takes place.
Use tax
Tax owed on taxable purchases where the seller didn't charge sales tax, reported correctly.
Online and remote sellers
We track where your sales cross state thresholds, so you register before it becomes a problem.
Catch-up filings
Missed periods filed and brought current, with your sales and books reconciled.
If you collect sales tax, or should be
- Retailers and restaurants collecting tax on every sale
- Online sellers shipping to customers in other states
- Contractors and service businesses with taxable sales or purchases
- Businesses that just registered and want it done right from the start
- Owners who've missed a filing or received a notice
Sales tax that matches your books
Sales tax is collected on behalf of the state, so mistakes come straight out of your pocket. When the person filing your sales tax also keeps your books, the tax you collected and the tax you report always match.
We file on time every period, including periods with no sales, so you avoid late penalties.
How sales tax filing works
Consult and review
We review your sales, where you sell and where you're registered.
Register or connect
We register you where needed, or get access to your existing state accounts.
File every period
Returns are prepared from your books and filed before the due date.
Watch for changes
We keep an eye on rate changes and new states as your sales grow.
Sales Tax Filings FAQs
When is Florida sales tax due?
Returns and payments are due on the 1st of the month after the reporting period and are late if filed after the 20th. When the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
The state rate is 6%, and most counties add a discretionary sales surtax. Your total rate depends on the county where the sale takes place.
Do I have to file if I had no sales?
Yes. Florida requires a return for every reporting period once you're registered, even when no tax is due.
Do I need to collect sales tax in other states?
It depends on whether you have nexus there, either through a physical presence or by passing that state's economic threshold for remote sales. Florida, for example, requires remote sellers to collect once they make more than $100,000 in taxable sales into the state in a calendar year. We'll review where you sell and tell you where you need to register.
I've missed some sales tax filings. What should I do?
File as soon as possible, since penalties and interest keep adding up. We'll reconstruct the missing periods from your records and get you current.
How much does sales tax filing cost?
It depends on how often you file, how many states you file in and how organized your sales records are. After a short consultation, we quote the work up front.
Most clients bundle a few of these
Bookkeeping
Reconciled accounts and monthly statements you can use to run your business.
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