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Donovan Niles, CPA

I was born in Hollywood Florida and have enjoyed living in South Florida for the entirety of my life. It runs in the family as my grandfather, age 92, was born and lived in Hollywood and my mother age 63, was born in and lived in Hollywood. As a typical Floridian, I enjoy outdoor activities such as gardening, fishing, boating, and anything else I can enjoy under the Florida sunshine. I am also a reef aquarium hobbyist for over a decade with success in aqua-culturing corals. I am captivated by butterfly gardens, beekeeping, urban farming, and aquaponics. I also enjoy financial/retirement planning and stock trading as a hobby. Although I do not provide these services as an expert, please feel free to talk to me about it!

I specialize in tax controversy in Federal, State, County, City, & Special District Taxes as well as other niche tax areas such as Tobacco, Fuel, and other excise taxes. I have experience in a range of industries, but most notably:

Convenience stores
Auto Dealer
Auto Repair Shops
Real Property Contractors/construction
Manufacturers
Aircraft dealers & owners
Vessels and trailers
Liquor stores and bars
Grocery Stores
Retail Stores
Car Washes
Security Personnel & monitoring
Cellphone Retailers
Hospitality
Commercial Real Estate
Interior designers
Fuel distributors
Fine art & galleries
Storage Facilities
Vending Machine Operators & Vendors
Restaurants
Online Retailers
SaaS Providers
Logistics and international shipping
Jewelers
Mining Operations
Commercial cleaning services
Mobile home manufacturers & installers
Parking garages, marinas, and airports
Trade shows and Conventions
Veterinarians
Garage door fabricators and installers

If you have any tax issues with the IRS or the Department of Revenue, please feel free to contact me for a free consultation.

Blogs concerning state & local tax issues for the benefit of small business owners who cannot afford consultation

Federal, State, County, City, & Special District Taxes

Tax laws change on a yearly basis, and many small business owners do not have the staff to be able to actively monitor material changes in the tax code. In addition, state nexus laws have become an impossible hurdle for small business, effectively causing local businesses who sell online to become taxpayers in multiple jurisdictions. I provide these articles for the benefit of others, however they are no substitute for customized advice specific to your facts. Therefore, none of the information provided should be relied upon as tax advice for you or your business.

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Business Tax Account

A person who can legally bind the corporation, known as a Designated Official (DO), can now access BTA on behalf of their S corporation or C corporation.  New features also include tax return, tax account and entity transcripts for the current tax year and some previous tax years, with some transcripts now available in Spanish.  With the…

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Florida Transient Rental Tax (Airbnb Tax)

What is Transient Rental Tax? Transient rental tax in Florida is a tax levied on rentals of living accommodations for a period of six months or less. The tax applies to both private property owners and businesses engaged in short-term rentals, including vacation homes, condos, and apartments. This tax is in addition to the standard…

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Florida Sales For Export

What is Florida Sales Tax? Sales tax in Florida is a consumption tax levied on the sale of tangible personal property, as well as certain services, within the state. The standard rate is 6%, with additional local taxes that may increase the total rate depending on the county. Sales Tax on Exports: The Basics When…

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Florida Voluntary Disclosure

What is Florida’s Voluntary Disclosure Program? Florida’s Voluntary Disclosure Program is designed to encourage taxpayers to come forward and rectify any tax obligations they may have overlooked or miscalculated. This program allows individuals and businesses to voluntarily disclose past tax liabilities to the Florida Department of Revenue and work out a resolution without facing the…

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