Let me make sure I'm clear on this based on my research so far. If we are not selling items to be consumed on the premises, which of course I'm not, we do not need to register for a state tax ID number or pay/collect sales tax, correct?

That is my understanding as well.

Here is what the Dept. of Revenue's website says, "Bakery products sold in or by bakeries for consumption off the seller's premises are not taxable. However, bakery products sold for consumption on the seller's premises are taxable." https://askdor.state.fl.us/FAQ/FAQDetails.aspx?ID=46

I would say to check your local county licenseing office, as I was told it needed for tax purposes, although not sales tax reasons. I do know that is a simple application to apply for one.

That is correct. I have spoken directly to the department of rev. We also sell products to cake decorators and those are taxable.

Hi!
I am confused, I thought we were not allowehome based bakeries,.

A cottage food law went into effect in FL on July 1, 2011. Here is info from the state as well as a clarifying document on what the law means.

http://www.freshfromflorida.com/fs/

Are you located in Florida? The Florida Cottage Food Act was passed in July to allow food biz from your home. Here are the guidelines from the Florida Dept. of Ag.
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/fs/CottageFoodAdvisory.pdf

Omg! Are you serious??? That is wesome! I don't know how I missed it. Last time I had read something about it, the law was rejected. Or maybe I didn't read it correctly. I live in broward county. Wow thank you, thank you, thank you! I am so happy I could do cartwheels!

I just got licensed in St. Johns County and spoke with Dept of Revenue and they did make me register for sales tax.

Since we can not receive a license, how do you purchase products at wholesale? All the cake supply whole sale places require a license to purchase from their establishment.

OMG I must have missed this too, I live in Tampa Florida am I reading this correctly I am now allowed to bake and sell cakes and sell them from my home......please tell me this is correct......wohoooooooooo if so I am going to do cartwheels too....lol

Correct, you can now sell homemade cakes in FL as long as you meet the requirements posted above (gross income <$15K, no productions that must be refrigerated, no wholesale, etc.). You'll also need to make sure you comply with municipal requirements like zoning and business licensing as well as reporting your business income to the IRS.