Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Report on the Sales Tax Exemption on Electricity Charges

Report 96-27, December 1996




Report Summary

  • Chapter 96-320, Laws of Florida, created a new sales tax exemption for electricity charges used in manufacturing operations.
  • Nine hundred sixty-three companies in 22 industries received the new sales tax exemption on electricity charges as of September 1, 1996.
  • Companies receiving the new sales tax exemption employ approximately 162,000 individuals.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
economic development, labor, electricity sales tax