Florida LLC Taxes
Florida LLCs face no state personal income tax, but any state-level entity-tax requirements. Federal taxation defaults to pass-through.
State entity taxes
Franchise / privilege tax: None.
State income tax on members: Florida has no state personal income tax, so members pay no state tax on their share of LLC pass-through income.
Federal taxation
By default, single-member LLCs are disregarded entities and report on Schedule C of the owner’s personal return. Multi-member LLCs file Form 1065 (partnership). Either may elect S-Corp or C-Corp tax treatment via Form 2553 or Form 8832.
Sales tax
If your Florida LLC sells tangible goods or certain taxable services, you generally need a state sales tax permit. Check the Florida Department of Revenue / Taxation for the applicable rate and registration process.
Florida-specific note
Florida has no personal income tax and no franchise tax for LLCs. The annual report is filed via Sunbiz with a hard May 1 deadline.
Self-employment tax (federal)
Members of pass-through LLCs generally pay self-employment tax (15.3% on the first ~$168,600 of net earnings, plus 2.9%+ Medicare beyond that) on their distributive share. Electing S-Corp status can sometimes reduce SE tax but adds payroll-administration complexity.
Frequently asked questions
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