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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]

Bake sales like this may be possible, but it’s up to your health dept to draw the lines for what’s allowed.

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]

You can’t sell those items if you make them at home. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial

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.

Yes, if you have a commercial license from the health dept, you’d be relatively unrestricted.

Yes, you can do any direct sales to customers.

You mean food stamps? I really don’t know.

No, deep fried foods aren’t allowed at all, whether they’re fried on or off site.