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.
TOURISTS/BUSINESS FOLKS: Sales tax on restaurant food (sit down restaurants and fast food) in downtown Chicago is 11.25%! That's the highest in the nation! Sales Tax on other goods/merchandise is 10.25%. FYI.