Taxes and charges
Taxes and fees may vary by area, with amounts established by local governing bodies. FPL collects these costs for distribution to the appropriate entities and does not profit from them. The amount may be made up of the following charges:
- Gross receipts tax: A tax on all customer's electric bills that is paid to the State of Florida.
- Franchise charge: A fee collected by FPL and provided to the appropriate local municipality or country government.
- Utility/municipal tax: A tax imposed by a municipality or country government on the sale of electricity.