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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is a state agency responsible for regulating and promoting agriculture, consumer protection, and food safety in the state of Florida. Their mission is to ensure the safety and welfare of consumers while supporting Florida's agricultural industry.
Operating a business across multiple states used to be a challenge reserved for large corporations with established legal departments. Not anymore. With remote work becoming commonplace, even small businesses now face multistate compliance issues as employees relocate across state lines.
The bottom line: what was once a straightforward regulatory landscape has transformed into a complex set of requirements that can catch even the most diligent HR leaders off guard.
Federal tax laws are required for all employers and employees. These laws generally don’t change, no matter where your business is located. Each state may have its own unique tax requirements, and beneath those, each city or county may have additional tax requirements. The occupational privilege tax is a smaller-scale requirement that only applies to certain local areas.
Here’s what employers need to know about occupational privilege tax and how Mosey can help you stay compliant with state and local tax laws.
Business privilege and mercantile tax (BPM) is a tax assessed on the gross receipts of specific types of businesses, commonly retailers and wholesalers. Originating from the Pennsylvania Local Tax Enabling Act of 1965, this tax serves as compensation for businesses availing local governmental services, such as public safety measures.
BPM has undergone multiple changes since 1965. By 1988, the Pennsylvania Local Tax Reform Commission labeled it as a “nuisance tax,” primarily due to inadequacies in the legislative framework and vagueness surrounding the tax base.
Alex Kehayias |Jan 9, 2024
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