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Local Taxes & Fees in Sarasota, FL (2026)

1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Sarasota, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Business Tax Classification

Every business, profession, or occupation operating in the City of Sarasota must buy an annual local business tax receipt priced from a lengthy per-classification fee schedule set by city ordinance.

City of Sarasota Business Tax Schedule

Some Restrictions

Sarasota City Code § 19-11

The local business tax amounts, which shall be paid by every person engaging in or managing businesses, professions or occupations for which a local business tax receipt is required are hereby fixed as follows... (17) Business office .....71.85 ... (36) Merchants, wholesale and retail: Annual average inventory stock, up to: a. $1,000.00 .....40.74 ... (63) Unclassified/miscellaneous: Any person...

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Local Taxes & Fees in Sarasota County