Does the state of Florida require online stores to charge sales taxes.?

Question

I am starting an on line store, but I am not sure if I am supposed to add Florida sales taxes to my orders. Any information or link would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Answer 1

If you are a Florida company, Florida requires you to add sales tax to your customers and are in Florida. If you send merchandise to a Florida address, they expect the sales tax.

Other states, usually the state requires the recipient to declare the items they bought online, and pay their state sales tax. I don't know if many do.

The key is you have a business presence in Florida.

Answer 2

You have to add Florida sales tax to any order purchased by, or shipped to, a FL resident, otherwise no.