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Surplus Lines Tax Reduced as of July 1

Surplus Lines Tax Reduced as of July 1

The Florida surplus lines tax charged by the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) decreased from 5.0% to 4.94% effective July 1, 2020.  The reduction applies to all new and renewal policies with an effective date on or after July 1, 2020.  The tax applies to the total gross premium as defined in Florida Statute […]

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