About Florida Payroll Guide

Why This Site Exists

Florida is one of the most employer-friendly states in the country — no state income tax, no mandatory pay frequency, and minimal wage payment regulations. But that does not mean payroll is simple. Between reemployment tax (Florida's version of SUI), workers' compensation requirements, a rising minimum wage under Amendment 2, and the ever-present federal obligations (FICA, FUTA, withholding), there is still plenty to get right.

Most payroll resources online are written for a national audience. They cover federal requirements well but gloss over the Florida-specific rules that actually matter to employers operating in the Sunshine State. We built Florida Payroll Guide to fill that gap.

Every guide on this site is written specifically for Florida employers — with the state-specific rates, deadlines, penalties, and quirks that apply to businesses operating in Florida.

What We Cover

Our guides cover the full spectrum of Florida payroll compliance:

• Florida reemployment tax (the state's unemployment insurance)
• Registration with the FL Department of Revenue
• Workers' compensation requirements and classification
• Minimum wage (annual increases under Amendment 2)
• Payday laws and final pay rules
• Worker classification (W-2 vs. 1099)
• Federal payroll tax basics (FICA, FUTA, withholding)
• Payroll software comparisons

Our Approach

We aim to be practical and direct. No fluff, no jargon walls, no 3,000-word articles that could be summarized in three bullet points. Florida employers are busy — we respect your time.

Every article includes real numbers (actual tax rates, actual deadlines, actual penalties), and we note where Florida law differs from federal law or from other states — especially the advantages of operating in a no-income-tax state.

Affiliate Disclosure

Florida Payroll Guide is an independent publication. We recommend payroll software products like Gusto and Paychex and may earn a referral fee when you sign up through our links. This doesn't affect our editorial coverage or the accuracy of our guides. We recommend these products because we believe they're genuinely useful for Florida small businesses.

A Note on Accuracy

We update our guides when laws change. Florida's minimum wage increases annually, reemployment tax rates are recalculated each year, and workers' comp rules evolve. We do our best to keep content current, and each article includes a "last updated" date.

That said, this site provides general information only. It is not legal or tax advice. If you have a specific situation, please consult a qualified Florida attorney or CPA.