My tenant paid October 2025 rent in September. Do I collect tax?
No. The Florida Department of Revenue determines taxability based on the occupancy period, not the payment date. Since the occupancy period is October 2025 — which falls after the October 1, 2025 effective date of the repeal — no sales tax is due, regardless of when the payment was received. This is a critical distinction that applies to all prepaid rent scenarios during the transition period.