The Collective Voice of SAMA
While we cannot take all the credit, SAMA over its 55-year history, has advocated for pro-manufacturing policies such as Sales Tax Exemption on capital equipment and utilities, and the elimination of sales tax on commercial leased property, or rent tax.
If you are a manufacturer paying sales tax on equipment, utilities, or even consumables, we encourage you to contact us for assistance. In one specific case, our resource was able to assist a manufacturing member receive nearly a $1 million sales tax refund from the state, as there is a 3-year grace period to explore. In another example, a smaller manufacturer received a $10k credit from FPL as a refund of sales tax paid, and will save $300 per month moving forward!
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We continue the conversation about the Tangible Personal Property Tax (TPPT), as it is a deterrent for relocating businesses. While we would love to see it disappear, we know counties rely on the funds it generates. Let's at least implement a formalized structure! It's crazy that companies are paying tax on 50-year old production equipment, 25-year old office furniture, and paintings on the wall.