by Dave Kelly | Dec 4, 2022 | FRVTA News
The FRVTA Board of Directors met on December 3rd at the Sheraton Sand Key. The following items were discussed or actions taken: The Show Committee will look into the rules regarding the space selection process for the Florida RV SuperShow. The idea is that every...
by Ejola Cook | Nov 15, 2022 | Dealer Compliance, Sales Tax
FAST FACTS: In summary, Florida Sales Tax is 6%, which applies to all sales with a few exceptions. However, some counties also charge an additional Local Discretionary Sales Surtax rate. This Local Surtax only applies to the first $5,000.00 of the price of the RV. The...
by Allen Monello | Apr 26, 2018 | Dealer Compliance, Title
FAST FACTS The number of dealer plates that may be purchased must be reflected in your Garage Liability Insurance (GLI) certificate. Updates to your GLI certificate regarding the number of dealer plates that your insurance authorizes you to purchase must be submitted...
by Allen Monello | Sep 20, 2017 | Dealer Compliance, Sales
FAST FACTS Dealers are required to complete many forms in a deal, beyond title and registration forms. Although not all of these forms are required, they are commonly used in the industry to protect dealers and customers. The following list is not exhaustive....
by Allen Monello | Aug 10, 2017 | Dealer Compliance, Dealer Participation (Markup), Finance
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Paper on the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B FAST FACTS Dealers’ policy for setting the amount earned for arranging financing...
by Allen Monello | Mar 13, 2017 | Dealer Compliance, Title, Title Stops
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from the Division of Motorist Services (DMS). FAST FACTS If you are the victim of title fraud, you may only place an administrative stop on a Florida Title if you have a court order. Stop will prevent any title...
by Allen Monello | Jan 26, 2016 | Dealer Compliance, Tag and Title Fees -- Unpaid, Title, Titles and Registrations
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from the Division of Motorist Services’ (DMS) website, DMS Procedures, DMS Forms and Florida Statutes. Links are provided so you may access DMS forms, procedures and Florida law. FAST FACTS When customers...
by Allen Monello | Sep 8, 2014 | Dealer Compliance, Sales Tax, Sales Tax on Service Agreements
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) website. Links are provided so you may access the content on the DOR website. FAST FACTS When you sell a service agreement the amount of sales tax you must collect is as...
by Allen Monello | Sep 8, 2014 | Agency Contact Phone Numbers, Dealer Compliance, Legal
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from the listed government agency through its website. FAST FACTS You may reach the following agencies by clicking on the links below: Division of Motorist Services (DMV – includes driver license and FHP...
by Allen Monello | Aug 15, 2014 | Dealer Compliance, Dealer/Manufacturer Law, Legal
NOTICE: The information below was obtained directly from Florida Statutes affecting RV dealers and manufacturers. Links are provided so you may access the content of the law. FAST FACTS Legislative Intent: s 320.3201, F.S. Definitions: s 320.3202, F.S....
