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Sales and Use Tax for Out-of-state Residents

In certain situations, out of state residents can be eligible for a partial or full exemption of Florida sales and use tax…

Renewing your Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sellers License and Retail Installment Seller License(s)

REMINDER: The renewal deadline for your motor vehicle installment seller and retail installment seller license(s) is December 31. The MVRIS license is required for all dealers who finance customers for vehicles under the RISC and law contract, Chapter 520 Part One. The RIS license is Part 2 of Chapter 520 and applies only if you…

Low-Cost Yearly Training – FADA’s VIP Season Ticket

For dealerships serious about providing excellent training opportunities for all of their management team members.  All live and recorded sessions available via the new FADA VIP Season Ticket – training for the whole team – for one low yearly fee of $800. Total access for up to 10 members of your management team No pricing…

Damage Disclosures

When a motor vehicle has been damaged prior to delivery, Florida damage disclosure requirements state…

Shorts – warranties, non-export agreements, crime, and education

Dept. of Revenue Challenges Goodwill Warranties FADA has been following a lawsuit that involves manufacturers being held liable for the collection of sales and use tax on goodwill warranties in Florida.  The test case follows a long ago GM audit of sales and use taxes in Florida.  To date, the Circuit Court in Tallahassee has…