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Barbara Ford-Coates - Florida Tax Collector serving Sarasota County
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County Business Tax Repealed

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners voted to repeal the County Business Tax July 9, 2024; therefore, the County Business Tax will no longer be collected. 

Please note that since the tax on attorneys falls under a special act and funds the Law Library, that tax will continue. 

​Businesses Located in a Municipality - Businesses located within city limits may be required to pay the business tax in the local municipality: Longboat Key, North Port, Sarasota, or Venice.

Tangible Personal Property Tax - Businesses are required to file a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return with the Property Appraiser.

Sales Tax - Businesses need to comply with any applicable sales tax requirements.  To obtain a Florida Sales Tax Number, contact the Florida Department of Revenue.