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Tax & accounting services in Florida

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Florida with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Florida rules.

Florida tax overview

What to know about taxes in Florida

Florida does not tax wages, so most residents file only a federal return. That makes federal planning, business-level state taxes and sales tax the main places to save. Florida has no personal income tax. C corporations still file a Florida corporate income tax return, and sales tax applies to most goods.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Florida returns every season.

Florida at a glance

State tax agency
Florida Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
No tax on wages
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
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Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Florida

Every BATS service is available in Florida

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Florida tax FAQs

9 answers about taxes in Florida.

Do I need to file a state income tax return in Florida?

Florida does not tax wages, so most individuals file only a federal return. Businesses may still have Florida filing obligations, and you may owe returns in other states where you earn income.

Does Florida have a sales tax?

Yes. Florida charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Florida businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Florida Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a Florida employer need?

Employers generally register with Florida for unemployment insurance, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Florida estimated tax payments?

Because Florida doesn't tax wages, individuals usually make only federal estimated payments. Some Florida business taxes have their own payment schedules, and we keep track of those too.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Florida?

Florida applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Florida before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Florida. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Florida Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Florida Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a Florida business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Florida businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Florida cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and we work with clients anywhere in Florida.

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