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Florida Dept. of Revenue Proposed Rules - General Tax


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At the September 30, 2025, meeting, the Governor and Cabinet approved the publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and subsequent adoption of the proposed rules if the substance of the proposed rules [including materials incorporated by reference, if any] remained unchanged upon reaching the date applicable to filing for final adoption pursuant to s. 120.54(3)(e)2., F.S. No substantive changes were made to these rules, and the Department filed the rules for certification with the Department of State on January 5, 2026. These rules will go into effect on January 25, 2026. 

 

Chapter 12-26: Refunds (Aviation Fuel)

12-26.008: Public Use Forms

DR-26N: Instructions - Application for Refund

 

Chapter 12A-19: Communications Services Tax

12A-19.100: Public Use Forms

DR-700016: Florida Communications Services Tax Return

DR-700016N: Instructions for Completing the Florida Communications Services Tax

 

 

At the December 17, 2025, meeting, the Governor and Cabinet approved the request to file and certify the proposed rules [including materials incorporated by reference, if any] for final adoption pursuant to s. 120.54(3)(e)2., F.S. The Department filed these rules for certification with the Department of State on January 5, 2026. These rules will go into effect on January 25, 2026.

 

Chapter 12B-4: Documentary Stamp Tax

12B-4.001: Payment of Tax

12B-4.002: Liability for Tax

12B-4.003: Public Use Forms

12B-4.004: Refunds

12B-4.005: Penalties and Interest

12B-4.006: Excise Tax on Documents; Construction (Repealed)

12B-4.007: Recordation of Documents

12B-4.011: Imposition of Tax

12B-4.012: Rate, Consideration

12B-4.013: Conveyances Subject to Tax

12B-4.014: Conveyances Not Subject to Tax

12B-4.041: Imposition of Tax

12B-4.042: Issues Subject to Tax

12B-4.043: Issues Not Subject to Tax

12B-4.051: Imposition of Tax

12B-4.052: Computation of Tax; Definitions

12B-4.053: Taxable Documents

12B-4.054: Exempt Transactions

 

Chapter 12B-5: Tax on Motor Fuels, Diesel Fuels, Aviation Fuels, Pollutants, and Natural Gas Fuel

12B-5.020: Definitions; Specific Exemptions

12B-5.030: Importers

12B-5.040: Carriers

12B-5.050: Terminal Suppliers

12B-5.060: Wholesalers

12B-5.070: Terminal Operators

12B-5.080: Exporters

12B-5.090: Local Government Users of Diesel Fuel

12B-5.100: Mass Transit Systems

12B-5.110: Blenders

12B-5.121: Temporary Licenses Issued Under a Declared Emergency

12B-5.150: Public Use Forms

DR-156: Florida Fuel or Pollutants Tax Application

DR-156R: Renewal Application for Florida Fuel/Pollutant License

DR-157: Fuel or Pollutants Tax Surety Bond

DR-157A: Assignment of Time Deposit

DR-157B: Fuel or Pollutants Tax Cash Bond

DR-157W: Bond Worksheet Instructions

DR-309631: Terminal Supplier Fuel Tax Return

DR-309631N: Instructions for Filing Terminal Supplier Fuel Tax Return

DR-309632: Wholesaler/Importer Fuel Tax Return

DR-309632N: Instructions for Filing Wholesaler/Importer Fuel Tax Return

DR-309633N: Instructions for Filing Mass Transit System Provider Fuel Tax Return

DR-309634N: Instructions for Filing Local Government User of Diesel Fuel Tax Return

DR-309635: Blender Fuel Tax Return

DR-309635N: Instructions for Filing Blender Fuel Tax Return

DR-309636: Terminal Operator Information Return

DR-309636N: Instructions for Filing Terminal Operator Information Return

DR-309637: Petroleum Carrier Information Return

DR-309637N: Instructions for Filing Petroleum Carrier Information Return

DR-309638: Exporter Fuel Tax Return

DR-309638N: Instructions for Filing Exporter Fuel Tax Return

DR-309653: Motor Fuel Taxes Comma-Delimited (CSV) and Flat File Specifications Wholesaler/Importer, Exporter, Blender, and Petroleum Carrier Fuel Tax Returns

DR-309654: Motor Fuel Taxes Comma-Delimited (CSV) and Flat File Specifications Mass Transit System Provider and Local Government User of Diesel Fuel Tax Returns

12B-5.300: Aviation Fuel Licensees (Repealed)

12B-5.375: Temporary Pollutant Importer License Issued Under a Declared Emergency

12B-5.400: Producers and Importers of Pollutants

12B-5.500: Natural Gas Fuel Retailers

12B-5.600: Tracker System Reporting Requirements


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