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Jason Dickens joined the group Cookies 9 years, 3 months ago
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Debbie Utley-Gates joined the group Cookies 9 years, 3 months ago
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David Crabill created the group Cookies 9 years, 3 months ago
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David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 4 months ago
Actually candy may be one of the only items for which you do need to charge sales tax. For some reason, most categories, like baked goods, are exempt, but candies often specifically require sales tax. At least that is true in other areas of the country. I’m not entirely sure for your area and your situation.
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David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 5 months ago
In Florida, an inspection can only happen if a customer has a health concern/complaint. I have never heard of that happening to any CFO across the states… at the very least, it’s exceedingly rare.
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David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 9 years, 5 months ago
Kamila, I recommend you call the ag dept at 850-245-5520
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Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 9 years, 5 months ago
I need some clarification about taking orders…. it states “direct sales only”
Does that really mean just “in-person”? We can’t take orders through website, FB or even email? -
Brandi posted an update in the group Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
Hello! I’m new! I’ve been making cake pops for 3 years out of my home to friends and family and I’m not expanding and making everything legit. I pretty much have everything in order for all I need to get done. The biggest confusion was sales tax for me. Every other baker I know in FL and in my area charges sales tax but I read here on this site…[Read more]
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Often sales tax is required at a local level and exempted at a state level, but I’ve heard a lot of different things about Florida. You might be able to call up the Department of Revenue, talk to a different person, and get a different answer. However, it seems like the person you talked to knows what they’re talking about. Here’s one person’s…[Read more]
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Brandi joined the group Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
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David replied to the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
It’s quite possible that that’s all accurate info, and it’s also possible that they are making guesses. Ultimately, you need to get whatever they determine you need to get. I think you could start by bringing a copy of the law and making sure they are completely familiar with it. You could also contact nearby counties to see how they are handling…[Read more]
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Naomi L started the topic Brevard County in the forum Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
Hello and thanks for let me join the group.
I’m quite confused regarding the application of FL cottage law in some countries and cities: I am from Palm Bay and yesterday I went to the City Hall and the answers received confused me when I compare them to what we can read on the FL Cottage Law Act. first of all I just told that I cannot sell from…[Read more] -
Naomi L joined the group Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
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David replied to the topic Hot Sauce in the forum Florida 9 years, 6 months ago
No, you will need to use a commercial kitchen to produce that. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Pickled Vegetables in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
That does not fall under the cottage food law and you will need to use a commercial kitchen to produce your items. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Beverages in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
I honestly don’t know what’s technically allowed and what’s not. I’d recommend you contact your ag dept
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David replied to the topic Cake decorations that are edible in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
I would think that most simple sugar decorations would be allowed. Anything requiring refrigeration would not be allowed. If your decorations have dairy in them, I’d recommend you call the Bureau of Food and Meat Inspection at 850-245-5520.
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Tattoochick joined the group Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
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David replied to the topic Non dairy ice cream in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
No — you would need to use a commercial kitchen. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic Smoothies From Farm Stand in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
No, processed fresh fruit does not fall under the cottage food law. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
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David replied to the topic is it legal? in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
It sounds like it’s time for you to go the commercial route. The cottage food law was mainly setup as an easier avenue for someone to start a food business. I would assume that if you wanted to get bigger, you wouldn’t want to be restricted to the $15,000 sales cap of the cottage food law anyway.
CFOs can only use a residential kitchen, so it…[Read more]
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FL specifically prohibits online sales, so I take that to mean that money can only trade hands in-person. You might be able to take pre-orders online, without collecting money.