Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1), 213.285(7) FS. Law Implemented 213.285 FS. History-New 8-23-99, Repealed 1-17-21.

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1), 213.285(7) FS. Law Implemented 213.285 FS. History-New 8-23-99, Repealed 1-17-21.

(1) Approval to participate in the Certified Audit Program will be suspended or revoked by the Department based on the following criteria: (a) Suspension. 1. The Board suspends the firm license of the qualified audit firm. 2. The Board suspends the license of the qualified practi…

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1), 213.285(7) FS. Law Implemented 213.285 FS. History-New 8-23-99, Repealed 1-17-21.

(1) If, for whatever reason, the taxpayer's designated qualified audit firm fails to submit a completed certified audit report after approval of the Audit Plan, a Department auditor will complete the audit. (2)(a) If the taxpayer withdraws from the Certified Audit Program subsequ…

(1) Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the Department's written notification approving the Request to Conduct a Certified Audit, the qualified practitioner must submit a proposed Audit Plan and procedures for conducting the certified audit to the Department for its review a…

(1) Within 90 days after approval of the Audit Plan, the qualified practitioner must submit the Certified Audit Report to the Department for review and approval. (2) The Certified Audit Report must meet all the requirements established by the Audit Plan. (3) The Department is aut…

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1), 213.285(7) FS. Law Implemented 213.285 FS. History-New 8-23-99, Repealed 1-17-21.

A taxpayer participating in the Certified Audit Program has all the protest rights available to any taxpayer who is audited by the Department, as provided in Rule 12-6.003, F.A.C. If the taxpayer decides to file a protest, the taxpayer may elect to retain the qualified audit firm…

The rules set forth in this chapter shall be used by the Department of Revenue in the exercise of authority to accept and approve or deny applications for refund of moneys paid into the State Treasury as provided by Section 215.26, F.S., for taxes enumerated in Section 72.011, F.…

(1) Section 215.26(1), F.S., authorizes the Chief Financial Officer, under certain conditions, to refund moneys paid into the State Treasury which constitute: (a) An overpayment of any tax, license, or account due; (b) A payment where no tax, license, or account is due; and, (c) …

(1) Except as otherwise provided by Sections 213.21 and 213.345, F.S., for the tolling of the refund period, the application for refund required by Section 215.26, F.S., must be filed with the Department within three years after the date the tax was paid, or the right to the refu…

(1) The Department shall review the completed application for refund, and, as provided by Sections 213.255 and 215.26(2), F.S., determine the amount due, if any, under the applicable laws and rules governing the particular tax. (2)(a) If the completed refund application is approv…

(1)(a) The following public use forms are used by the Department in the processing of refunds and are hereby incorporated by reference. (b) These forms are available, without cost, by: 1) downloading the form from the Department's website at floridarevenue.com/forms; or, 2) calli…

(1) Section 213.34(3), F.S., authorizes the Department to correct by credit or refund any overpayment of tax, penalty, or interest revealed in an audit and to make assessments for any deficiency of tax, penalty, or interest determined to be due. Section 213.34(4), F.S., further a…

(1) Remittances by Clerks of the Court. This rule chapter sets forth the rules to be used in the administration of Section 213.13, F.S., which provides for the electronic remittance of all funds collected by the Clerks of the Court ("Clerk") on behalf of the state or on behalf of…

For the purposes of this rule chapter, the following terms and phrases when used in this rule chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this rule, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Automated Clearing House" means a central distribution…

(1)(a) Each Clerk and each Local Government required to electronically remit funds collected and to electronically transmit return/remittance detail for such funds as provided in Section 213.13 or 316.0083, F.S., must enroll with the Department for eServices by: 1. Accessing and …

(1) Means of Funds and Detail Transmission - A personal computer capable of accessing the Internet using a version of the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser that utilizes 128-bit secure socket layer (SSL) encryption is required. (2) Procedures for Funds and Detail Transmission. …

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 213.13, 213.131 FS. History-New 8-19-02, Repealed 6-1-09.

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 213.13, 213.131 FS. History-New 8-19-02, Repealed 6-1-09.

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 213.13, 213.131 FS. History-New 8-19-02, Repealed 6-1-09.

(1) Transactions to remit funds electronically must be completed so that the amount due is deposited as collected funds to the State Treasurer's account on or before the remittance due date required by applicable statute or any agency rule. (a) 5-Day Remittances. Fees imposed und…

(1) Upon receiving payment information and associated remittance information, the Department will verify that the funds for subsequent distribution reconcile with the associated remittance information submitted to the Department. (2) Within two working days of receiving an accura…

(1) This rule chapter sets forth the rules to be used in the administration of the following tax credits: (a) The Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program under Section 1002.395, F.S. That program allows taxpayers to receive a credit allocation for contributions made to nonprofit s…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same meaning as the definition provided in Section 220.03(1)(b), F.S. (b) "Contribution" means an eligible contribution, as defined in Section 1002.395(2), F.S…

(1)(a) The following application forms and instructions are used by the Department in its administration of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program, Strong Families Tax Credit program, The New Worlds Initiative Tax Credit program, Child Care Tax Credits program, Home Away From…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same meaning as the definition provided in Section 220.03(1)(b), F.S. (b) "Contribution" or "eligible contribution" means a monetary contribution from a taxpay…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Administrator" means the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning. (b) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same meaning as the definition provided in Section 220.03(1)(b), F.S. (c) "C…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Corporation" means the Florida Housing Finance Corporation as defined in Section 420.0004, F.S., and designated to administer the Live Local Program. (b) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same meaning as the definition provided in Section 220.03(1)(b), F.S. (b) "Credit allocation" means an allocation to a taxpayer of an annual tax credit cap aut…

(1) Definitions. For purpose of this rule, the following terms mean: (a) "Affiliated group of corporations" is given the same meaning as the definition provided in Section 220.03(1)(b), F.S. (b) "Contribution" or "eligible contribution" means a monetary contribution from a taxpay…

The following terms apply to the Department's administration of the programs delegated to it by statute. These terms shall have the meaning given to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. (1)(a) The phrase "commence an audit" means w…

(1) The provisions of Section 213.235, F.S., and this rule apply to all taxes listed in Section 213.05, F.S., except those taxes imposed by chapter 220, F.S. The interest rate provisions of Rule 12C-1.343, F.A.C., apply to the taxes imposed by Chapter 220, F.S. (2)(a) The interes…

(1) The following subsections of this rule describe materials and publications which contain procedures used by the Department in performing its statutory responsibilities, and these materials and publications are hereby incorporated by reference in this rule. A copy of these mat…

Rulemaking Authority 120.53(1)(c), (2)(a), 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 20.05, 120.53(1), (2) FS. History-New 2-14-80, Amended 8-26-81, Formerly 12-3.06, Repealed 5-9-13.

(1) Authority to take the following action is hereby delegated by the Governor and Cabinet acting as the head of the Department of Revenue to the Executive Director of the Department or the Executive Director's designee: (a) To take all actions relating to the: 1. Assessment, col…

Rulemaking Authority 213.06(1), 409.2557(3) FS. Law Implemented 20.21(2)(a), 110.201(2), 110.227 FS. History-New 7-27-99, Amended 10-18-04, Repealed 12-18-07.

(1) SCOPE. This rule establishes the rates and conditions for payments to reimburse reasonably necessary costs directly incurred by third-party recordkeepers in searching for, reproducing, or transporting books, records, written materials, and electronically recorded information …

(1) The rules set forth in this chapter are applicable to all revenues assessed and collected by the Department pursuant to Section 213.05, F.S. (2)(a) The Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to attempt to resolve any notice, billing, assessment, or refund denial through d…

The following form is employed by the Department in its dealings with the public. This form is hereby incorporated by reference in this rule. Copies of this form are available, without cost, by: 1) downloading the form from the Department's website at floridarevenue.com/forms; or…

(1)(a) Except in cases of jeopardy assessments, estimated assessments, refund denials, or where review of the taxpayer's books and records results in no liability due to the state or no refundable amount due to the taxpayer, the Department will, upon completion of an audit, issue…

(1)(a) After issuance of a delinquency notice or billing by the Department, the taxpayer may request a conference if an assessment has not been issued. A request for a conference shall be made by mailing, telephoning, or faxing the request directly to the address, telephone numbe…

(1)(a) A taxpayer may secure review of a Notice of Proposed Assessment by implementing the provisions of this section. (b) To secure review of a Notice of Proposed Assessment, a taxpayer must file a written protest postmarked or faxed within 60 consecutive calendar days (150 cons…

(1)(a) A taxpayer may secure review of an assessment issued by the Department regarding tax returns, other required filings, and billings by implementing the provisions of this section. When a taxpayer has pursued review under the provisions of either Rule 12-6.002 or 12-6.003, F…

(1)(a) Any person who appears before the Department in any proceeding has the right, at his or her own expense, to be accompanied, represented, and advised by counsel or by other qualified representatives. For the purposes of this rule, "counsel" shall mean a member of the Florid…

In all proceedings before the Department, the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designees under this chapter, all individuals qualified as a taxpayer's representative shall comply with the provisions set forth in Uniform Rules of Procedure, Rule 28-106.107, F.A.C. R…