Have a working understanding of the tax laws in Florida

You may have to file your own taxes when you first start your business. Having a working understanding of Florida business tax law will make filing your taxes much easier. Also, if you having an understanding of Florida tax law, you can keep track of what your accountant does and worry less about being defrauded.

I recommend: Check out the State of Florida.com tax guide. It offers detailed information about Florida tax laws. The Florida Department of Revenue has a general tax law library that provides information on all of Florida’s tax law.

Choose a Florida tax attorney to help you with any potential legal problems

Florida tax lawyers are just as important to a small business as an accountant. A good tax attorney will help you to navigate the tax laws in Florida, and should be able to spot any problems before they become issues for your business.

I recommend: AttorneyPages offers a directory of tax lawyers in Florida that you can search by county or city. Florida Lawyer Directory offers tax attorney resources, in addition to a database where you can search for Florida tax attorneys.

Secure a tax professional to help you comply with Florida tax law

While it's important for you to have a working knowledge of Florida tax laws, the best move you can make for your business is to hire a tax professional. As a small business owner, you don't have time to handle all aspects of your business, so letting someone else handle the financial side frees up your time to focus on running and growing your company.

I recommend: CPA Finder is a directory that allows you to search for Florida CPAs by city. The Florida Society of Accountants lets you search its member base, so you can find a Florida tax professional who fits your needs.