The Florida Department of Revenue has been targeting the nail salon industry for several years now with accusations that the nail salons are renting chairs to the independent contractors. If you or your client is falling victim to these ridiculously high Florida sales tax assessments, then you should know that our firm is organizing a way to fight back. The DOR is using a rule and a court case as a basis for their assessments, but we believe there is a flaw in the rule and the rule is the only thing the case relied on. There is only a short window of opportunity to join the fight. Give me a call to discuss your case and learn how we are fighting back!
About the Author: James Sutton is a Florida licensed CPA and attorney as well as a shareholder in Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, PA. Mr. Sutton is charge of the Tampa office of the firm and practices almost exclusively in the area of Florida Sales & Use Tax Controversy. Mr. Sutton handles audits, protest, litigation, criminal cases, revocations, collections, and consulting engagements all in the area of sales tax. Mr. Sutton is an active member in the FICPA, AICPA, AAA-CPA, and FIADA. Mr. Sutton has been the State and Local Tax Chairman for the AAA-CPA, past president of the Florida AAA-CPA, and the Chairman for the State Tax Committee for the FICPA. Otherwise, you can learn more about Mr. Sutton in his firm bio HERE and you call him directly at 813-775-2131 or email JamesSutton@FloridaSalesTax.com
About the Firm: At the Law Office of Moffa, Sutton, & Donnini, PA, our primary practice area is Florida taxes, with a very heavy emphasis in Florida sales and use tax. We have defended Florida businesses against the Florida Department of Revenue since 1991 and have over 100 years of cumulative sales tax experience within our firm. Our partners are both CPAs/Accountants and Attorneys, so we understand both the accounting side of the situation as well as the legal side. We even have former sales tax auditors on staff. We represent taxpayers and business owners from the entire state of Florida. Contact us for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION to confidentially discuss how we can help put this nightmare behind you.
AUTHORITY
Florida Rule 12A-1.010 Receipts from Sales by Barber Shops and Beauty Shops
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
FLORIDA SALES TAX AUDIT – NAIL SALONS, published January 18, 2025
FL SALES TAX AUDIT – FROM AUDIT NOTICE (DR-840) TO NOPA, published September 17, 2023, by Matthew Parker, Esq.
FLORIDA SALES TAX AUDIT HELP, published January 8, 2025, by James H. Sutton, CPA, Esq.
FLORIDA SALES TAX AUDITS PROCESS AND TRAPS, published March 4, 2023, by David Brennan, Esq.
DON’T HIRE AN IRS ATTORNEY FOR SALES TAX PROBLEMS!, published July 17, 2024, by James Sutton, CPA, Esq.
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