Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
sales tax on commercial leases
Is a landlord allowed to charge sales taxes on a commercial lease as a 6% sales tax?
Asked on 11/13/00, 8:39 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Jorge Otero
Jorge E. Otero & Associates, P.A.
Re: sales tax on commercial leases
The landlord has the obligation to charge sales tax applicable where the property is located.
Answered on 11/20/00, 10:49 am
Randall Reder
Randall O. Reder, P.A.
Re: sales tax on commercial leases
The landlord is obligated to collect the
sales tax on behalf of the Department of
Revenue. Most lease agreements state so
specifically. If yours does not, I believe
the presumption is that the tenant has to\
pay the sales tax.
Answered on 11/24/00, 9:23 am
Scott R. Jay
Law Offices of Scott R. Jay
Re: sales tax on commercial leases
Not only allowed....but required to pursuant to Florida law. Actually it is a use tax.
Scott R. Jay, Esq. (305) 249-8000
Answered on 11/19/00, 11:10 pm
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