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Barbara Ford-Coates - Florida Tax Collector serving Sarasota County
Exceptional Staff - Exceptional Service
Offices will be closed Dec. 23, 24 and 25 in observance of the holiday.

County Business Tax Repealed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.

Offices will be closed Dec. 23, 24 and 25 in observance of the holiday.