Fiction writer James Patterson came to Venice High School on May 21 to encourageâ¦ (Jay L. Clendenin, Los Angelesâ¦) James Patterson has written so many books, he's lost track of the exact number. Ask him how many novels he's penned for 2012 alone and he shrugs, then guesses: Twelve or 13?.
This is not true of prepared meals and beverages served in restaurants. At the time of publication, the Florida sales and use tax rate is 6 percent, although municipalities may charge an additional percentage. Restaurant tax issues concern not only sales of food and beverages but tips for employees.
The Florida use tax should be paid for items bought tax-free over the internet, bought while traveling, or transported into Florida from a state with a lower sales tax rate. The Florida use tax rate is 6%, the same as the regular Florida sales tax. Including local taxes, the Florida use tax can be as high as 1.500%.