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.
Because property tax is only collected at the county level in Florida, it ranges significantly depending on where you live. In Miami-Dade County, for example, effective rates are 1.21% of home value. That means if you own a home worth $300,000, you could expect to pay around $3,630 in property taxes annually. If you are thinking about buying a home in Florida and are planning on using a mortgage, take a look at our Florida mortgage guide for information on rates and getting a mortgage in Florida.