Florida's tax amnesty program is an opportunity for taxpayers to voluntarily pay overdue taxes with no penalty and reduced interest. Find out more about how you can save money with amnesty.

Who is eligible?

You and your business are eligible if your liability for tax, penalty, or interest was due before July 1, 2010 and:

• You complete a Tax Amnesty Agreement.
• Your liability is not already covered by a settlement or payment agreement.
• You are not under criminal investigation, indictment, information, or prosecution regarding a Florida revenue law.
• You are not under a pretrial intervention or diversion program, probation, community control, or in a work camp, jail, state prison, or another correctional system regarding a Florida revenue law.

What taxes are eligible?

All taxes administered by the Department of Revenue are eligible, except unemployment tax and Miami-Dade County Lake Belt Fees. See a list of all eligible taxes.

Do you know if you owe?

Although most business owners do their best to comply with all revenue laws, mistakes do occur. See examples of some commonly overlooked taxes.

You must submit a Tax Amnesty Agreement (online or paper form) by September 30, 2010.

The fastest and easiest way to apply for amnesty is to do it online. You will receive an amnesty agreement number once you have submitted all the required information. If you do not complete the agreement online, be sure to fill out a paper Tax Amnesty Agreement (Form DR-100000) and mail it to:

Tax Amnesty
Florida Department of Revenue
Post Office Box 5138
Tallahassee FL 32314-5138

You must complete a Tax Amnesty Agreement to participate!

Installment payment option

If you cannot pay the tax before September 30, 2010, call your local Department of Revenue service center to enter an agreement to make installment payments. Read the requirements.

Resources

• Answers to frequently asked questions
• Fact sheet
• News releases:
  • Don't delay - save today! Florida Tax Amnesty 2010
• Tax Information Publication
• Tax amnesty law

• Tax amnesty rule