Each group that wishes to be exempt from taxes on their rooms MUST provide the hotel with their tax exemption information at least one month prior to convention. This MUST be done each year. If you wait until you arrive to provide the information, you may not be able to receive the exemption, and you will definitely be delayed at check-in.
In order to
receive exemption from Sales and Use taxes in Florida, you must apply for and
receive a Certificate of Exemption. Go to
www.myflorida.com/dor and follow these steps:
Click the Forms link at the top of the page
Click Download Current Forms
Select Sales and Use Tax from the pull down list and then click Get Forms
Select Form DR-5 (this is in PDF format)
Print and complete as instructed on the form
When approved, you will receive exemption from all Sales and Use taxes (currently 11.5%). You will still pay a 1% surcharge that is for the Orange County Convention Center that is not exempt. If you have questions or problems, call the Department of Revenue at 850-487-4130.