Treasury, IRS provide guidance on tax relief for deductions for food or beverages from restaurants

The IRS and Treasury Department issued guidance yesterday allowing a 100% business deduction for food or beverages purchased from restaurants, from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2022. For clarity, Read More

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Urges Senate to Protect Tourism Tax Revenues, Oppose SB 2008

Legislation Would Expand Tourist and Convention Development Tax Uses MEDIA CONTACT Ashley Chambers: [email protected]   TALLAHASSEE – Yesterday, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) sent a letter to members Read More

Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and Florida Hospitality Industry Praise the Signing of COVID-19 Liability Bill

TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law SB 72 on Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. The passage of this legislation has been a top priority for Read More

SBA to Increase Lending Limit for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is increasing the maximum amount small businesses and non-profit organizations can borrow through its COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Starting the week of April Read More

FRLA Statement on the Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccinations

Hospitality Association Praises Governor DeSantis’ opening of vaccines to all Florida adults beginning April 5   TALLAHASSEE – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida residents age 40 and older will Read More