The city of Tallahassee, Florida imposes various taxes in order to generate revenue for the operation of the city. Utility service taxes are levied on utility services provided in the city. Telecommunications services are taxed at 5.1%, while electricity, gas, and water are taxed at 10%.

Tallahassee charges and collects both a Property Insurance Premium Tax and a Casualty Insurance Premium Tax. These taxes are calculated on the amount of gross receipts from policyholders for the cost of their premiums.

Another tax imposed by the city of Tallahassee, Florida is the Occupational License Business Tax. This tax is for the privilege of doing business within the city. Anyone with a fixed business location in the city, and anyone that transacts business or conducts interstate commerce, is liable for this tax. A business tax certificate is required to conduct business in the city, and a business tax is required for each unique business activity and/or location in the city of Tallahassee.

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