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.
Florida has no personal income tax. FL Sales Tax: The state of Florida has a 6% sales tax. Counties impose additional local sales taxes, ranging from 0.25%-2.5%. More information on Florida Sales Tax. FL Sales Tax Holiday: Florida has two sales tax holidays. The first sales tax holiday usually occurs for nine days between the end of May and the beginning of June. The second sales tax holiday usually occurs on the first weekend of August (midnight Friday through midnight Sunday). Certain items are exempt from Florida sales tax. However, the FL consumer will only receive the tax exemption if a specific total spending limit is met. Refer to the chart below for Florida sales tax holidays for 2017.