Governor Scott reversed his initial decision to block Amazon’s expansion
because Floridians would have to pay sales tax on Amazon
purchases. According to the announcement yesterday, Amazon will “begin
collecting Florida sales tax at such time as it is required under current
Florida law.”
Any business that has a location in Florida collects sales tax through an
online purchase. Once Amazon opens Florida facilities, Amazon will collect the
standard 6% sales tax from Florida shoppers. With the groundwork for a
return on taxpayer investment in place, Governor Scott explained how Amazon
will work with Florida’s economic development team.
