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Florida League of Cities

Communication Services Tax (Oppose)

HB 1153 (Steele) and SB 1432 (Trumbull) would freeze the current local tax rate for CST for three years, from January 2023 to January 2026. Additionally, the bills would prevent local governments from charging franchise fees for the location of the utilities in the public right of way. Lastly, the bill reduces the state tax rate for CST percentage by 1.44%. (Chapman)