Important Tax Extensions

Florida Property Tax Extension
Property tax is normally due by March 31 in the year following the year the taxes are assessed. The Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) extended the final due date for citizens and businesses to pay property taxes in all Florida Counties from March 31 to April 15, 2020. Payments that are remitted by April 15, 2020, for the 2019 tax year will be considered paid on-time. Additional information can be found in the DOR Emergency Order 20-52-DOR-001 (Property Tax Oversight).

Florida Sales and Use Tax Extension
Sales and use tax, as well as other related tax returns and payments, are normally due on the first day of the month and are late after the 20th day of the month. The FDOR extended the due date for sales and use tax, as well as other related taxes, collected in March to April 30, 2020 for taxpayers who have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Additional information, including guidance on what constitutes an adversely affected taxpayer, can be found in the DOR Emergency Order 20-52-DOR-002 (Sales and Use Tax and Related Taxes).

If you have additional questions on either of these Florida extensions, contact the Department at COVID19TAXHELP@floridarevenue.com. The Department has established a dedicated team to address tax-related issues specifically pertaining to COVID-19. Visit the Department’s webpage for COVID-19 updates and to sign up for Department email updates.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) has suspended the license renewal deadline for a period of 30 days for any license, permit, registration, or certificate with an expiration in March or April. Visit the DBPR COVID information website for more information.