Florida’s business-friendly tax environment still requires careful navigation. Connect with CPAs who understand Florida-specific requirements and can optimize your federal tax position.
From annual filings to strategic planning, find the right expertise for your business.
Form 1065 and K-1 preparation for multi-member LLCs and partnerships with proper allocation of income, deductions, and credits to partners.
Form 1120-S preparation with shareholder K-1s, reasonable compensation analysis, and distribution planning to minimize overall tax burden.
Form 1120 preparation for traditional corporations, including Florida corporate income tax returns for businesses exceeding the exemption threshold.
Registration, nexus analysis, rate determination, collection procedures, and timely filing of DR-15 returns with the Florida Department of Revenue.
Calculation and planning for federal and state estimated tax payments to avoid underpayment penalties and cash flow surprises.
Strategic analysis of business structure for tax efficiency—sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp—based on your specific situation.
Our network includes professionals experienced with these common scenarios.
Schedule C on personal return
Simplest structure with pass-through taxation, but no liability protection. Self-employment tax applies to net earnings.
Flexible taxation options
Default pass-through taxation with option to elect S-Corp or C-Corp treatment. Provides liability protection without corporate formalities.
Payroll tax savings potential
Pass-through taxation with reasonable salary requirement. Distributions above salary avoid FICA taxes, potentially saving 15.3%.
21% flat federal rate
Separate tax entity with potential double taxation on distributions. May be advantageous for retained earnings or businesses seeking investors.
C-corporations pay 5.5% Florida corporate income tax on federal taxable income apportioned to Florida, but only if exceeding the $50,000 exemption. Pass-through entities (S-corps, LLCs, partnerships) generally don't pay Florida income tax.
Florida's 6% state rate plus local discretionary surtax (up to 1.5% depending on county) applies to most retail sales and some services. Businesses must register, collect, and remit monthly, quarterly, or annually based on liability.
Florida imposes 5.5% sales tax on commercial real property rentals (reducing from previous rates). Landlords typically pass this through to tenants in lease agreements.
Businesses must file annual returns reporting equipment, furniture, and fixtures. The first $25,000 is exempt per location. Failure to file results in loss of exemption and penalty assessment.
Different industries face unique tax challenges. Our network includes specialists who understand your sector.
Tourist development tax, tip income reporting, seasonal revenue fluctuations
Progress billing taxation, 1099 compliance, equipment depreciation
Entity structuring, malpractice insurance deductibility, retirement planning
R&D tax credits, software sales tax treatment, stock option taxation
1031 exchanges, passive activity rules, depreciation recapture
Reasonable compensation, entity selection, retirement plan optimization
S-Corp election can save self-employment tax when your business consistently profits above a reasonable salary. For example, if your LLC earns $150,000 and a reasonable salary is $80,000, electing S-Corp could save approximately $10,700 in FICA taxes on the $70,000 distribution. However, S-Corps add payroll complexity and cost. Generally, the break-even point is around $50,000-$80,000 in net income depending on your situation.
Businesses must collect sales tax if they have physical presence in Florida (office, employees, inventory) or exceed economic nexus thresholds ($100,000 in Florida sales). Once registered, you must collect on taxable sales at the destination rate (where the customer takes possession). Many services are exempt, but some—like detective services, nonresidential cleaning, and pest control—are taxable.
The 20% QBI deduction reduces federal taxes for pass-through income from sole proprietorships, partnerships, S-corps, and LLCs. The deduction phases out for high earners in specified service businesses (doctors, lawyers, consultants). Since Florida has no state income tax, the QBI deduction affects only federal liability, but proper planning maximizes this valuable benefit.
S-Corp shareholders who work in the business must pay themselves ‘reasonable compensation’ as W-2 wages subject to payroll taxes. The IRS examines factors like comparable salaries, time devoted to business, and complexity of duties. Taking only distributions with zero or minimal salary is an audit risk that can result in reclassification, back taxes, and penalties.
If your business has nexus in Florida (physical presence or economic activity), you may owe Florida corporate income tax (for C-corps) or sales tax (for businesses with taxable sales). Many out-of-state businesses create nexus by having employees work remotely from Florida, attending trade shows, or storing inventory here.
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Beyond compliance, connect with advisors who help you plan estimated payments, entity elections, and tax-saving strategies.
The foundation of efficient tax preparation is year-round accounting discipline. Businesses with organized financial systems face tax season with confidence rather than scrambling for documentation.
Proper small business accounting ensures every deduction is captured, every expense is categorized, and every document is accessible—making tax preparation faster, more accurate, and less stressful.
