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the baked crate joined the group Florida 10 years, 2 months ago
Camelia joined the group Florida 10 years, 2 months ago
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 2 months ago
The limit isn’t actively regulated, but a health or ag dept could shut down an operation if it was clear that they were making too much. I’d say it’s more self-regulated, in that people know if they make more than $15K then they’re doing something illegal. That limitation is baked right into Florida’s law, so an amendment to the law would need to…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Service Club Bake Sales in the forum Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
Bake sales like this may be possible, but it’s up to your health dept to draw the lines for what’s allowed.
MacGyver joined the group Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
David replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
One thing that complicates things is that CFOs do not need a permit from the ag dept, so most probably don’t check with the ag dept before starting their business. But from what I’ve heard, in Miami-Dade a CFO would get stopped if an inspector walked through the market.
It is actually what the law doesn’t state that matters. It doesn’t say that…[Read more]
CJ posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
I am interested in starting a cottage food biz – selling the items from my home or delivering directly to the customers, not at events or farmers markets…could I sell homemade, frozen casseroles to individuals that are either delivered to them or picked up at my home (these casseroles would contain meat, vegetables or cheese)? If I deliver to…[Read more]
CJ joined the group Florida 10 years, 3 months ago
RandyP posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
I am curious about starting a business selling roasted NM Chile peppers in FL. I would like to know if I need a special permit to make HOT sauce from the peppers at the end of the season?
For selling either the peppers themselves or hot sauce made from them, you’d need a commercial license. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
RandyP joined the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
David replied to the topic How to sell homemade nut or seed milk in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
You can’t sell those items if you make them at home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
Molly posted an update in the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
Would a person need insurance, for example: if a kid buys homemade candy,sucker from me then accidently chokes on it??
Molly joined the group Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
End-of-year income tax is going to be based on gross sales, and probably as a self-employment tax. You just add up the total sales, remove your deductions, and your tax program should tell you what you owe. If you make enough money, you may have to submit estimated taxes quarterly.
David replied to the topic Miami Dade and Cottage food law in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
Yes, if you have a commercial license from the health dept, you’d be relatively unrestricted.
David replied to the topic Selling Under the Cottage Food Law in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
Yes, you can do any direct sales to customers.
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 10 years, 4 months ago
You mean food stamps? I really don’t know.
Susan Komaromi joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
I have a question. If i mix up my cookie batter at home can i bake them fresh for the customer at the farmers market with my portable cookie machine.
No, you must make, package, and label everything in your home kitchen. You can’t even have pieces of (cooked) cookie sitting on a plate for people to try… even your samples must be individually packaged in a sealed container in your home kitchen.
David replied to the topic Food allow in the forum Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
No, deep fried foods aren’t allowed at all, whether they’re fried on or off site.
New Moon joined the group Florida 10 years, 5 months ago
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No — your items can’t contain anything that requires refrigeration. Your casseroles would need to be made in a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial