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City of Jacksonville Public Service Tax Guide

Original title: Tax Collector - Public Service Tax (Fuel, Utilities) - City of Jacksonville

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The Frame

What this does

Utility and fuel providers operating in Jacksonville must collect and remit a 10% tax on services or $0.04 per gallon on fuel, with monthly filings required to avoid penalties.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Utility and fuel providers

These businesses are required to collect, report, and remit the Public Service Tax to the Duval County Tax Collector.

Consumers of electricity, water, gas, and fuel oil

These individuals and businesses pay the tax as part of their service or fuel purchases.

What changed

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Summary

The City of Jacksonville imposes a on electricity, water, gas, and fuel oil purchases. This guide outlines tax rates, filing requirements for utility providers, and penalty structures for late payments.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for paying the Public Service Tax?

The end user (consumer) pays the tax at the time of purchase, while the seller (utility or fuel provider) is responsible for collecting and it to the Duval County Tax Collector.

What happens if I file my tax return late?

Late filings incur a penalty of 5% of the tax due per month (up to 25% max, with a $15.00 minimum) plus 1% interest per month.

Do I need to file a return if I didn't collect any tax this month?

Yes, a return is required every month the account is active, even if no taxes are due.

Why It Matters

Utility and fuel providers operating in Jacksonville must collect and remit a 10% tax on services or $0.04 per gallon on fuel, with monthly filings required to avoid penalties.

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Branch Office Closures

The document notes that the Hogan and Kernan branch locations are scheduled to close in Summer 2026, while a new St Johns Square location will open.

Hogan Kernan St Johns Square

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Jacksonville“The municipality imposing the tax”Map →

personJim Overton“Tax Collector for Duval County”Map →

organizationDuval County Tax Collector“The office responsible for collecting the tax”Map →

otherFlorida Statute 166.231“Legal authorization for the tax”Map →

otherChapters 790 & 792“City of Jacksonville Municipal Ordinance Code sections”Map →

Sources

Open source document

taxcollector.coj.net

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