Attorney Austin Alderman Publishes Article Addressing Repeal of Florida State Sales Tax on Commercial Real Estate Leases

Published: July 8, 2025

(Orlando, FL) Tax attorney Austin Alderman has published “A Win for Florida Businesses & Property Owners: Florida Ends Sales Tax on Commercial Leases.” The article addresses details signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2025, via House Bill 7031.

Per the author, the law marks a “significant shift in Florida’s tax policy by repealing the state sales tax on commercial real estate leases. Florida has long stood out as the only U.S. state to tax commercial lease payments.”

In the article, Austin details key takeaways for Florida businesses, such as reduced occupancy costs, and items not repealed, including parking facilities and garages. Additional guidance is anticipated from the Florida Department of Revenue.

Click HERE to review the article in its entirety.