Governor Ron DeSantis moves to officially end property taxes in Florida — but there’s a catch for out-of-state movers hoping to exploit the system

Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed eliminating property taxes on primary residences in Florida. But, if it pans out, not just ...
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Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rents

Carlee G. Mattison, John J. Campo and L. Ben Alexander Jr. (l-r) Carlee G. Mattison, John J. Campo, and L. Ben Alexander Jr. of Jones Foster. Courtesy photos Currently, Florida is the only state in ...
JD Supra

Florida State Sales Tax on Commercial Real Property Leases Decreases on Dec. 1, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 7063 into law on May 25, 2023, which provides short-term and long-term tax relief for Florida taxpayers. (See Holland & Knight's previous alert, ...
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Florida Just Became a Lot Friendlier for Commercial Tenants—and More Competitive for Landlords

Tenants can now expect to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year, depending on the size and scope of their lease. On June 30, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill ...
New York Post

Florida commercial real estate boom fueled by financial and tech executives relocating since pandemic

Retailers are flocking to Florida. That’s evident as retail vacancies in West Palm Beach are virtually nonexistent this year, with occupancy rates approaching record highs, a trajectory nearly a ...
The National Law Review

Florida State Sales Tax Rate on Most Commercial Leases Reduced to 2% Beginning June 1

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