XIV. Rental of Real Property
Suggested Documentation:
Other documentation sometimes needed:
1. Detailed explanation for the error or overpayment.
1. Copy of the amended return(s) for the period(s)
included in the refund request.
2. Copy of the lease(s), sublease(s), and addendum.
2. Copy of the exemption certificate or resale certificate.
3. Proof the sales tax was refunded to tenant.
3. If the property was sold, a copy of the settlement or
A. Front and back of cancelled check refunding the
closing agreement.
customer’s payment.
4. Detailed map of property for verification of the square
B. Copy of customer’s payment reflecting tax not
footage.
paid.
5. Copy of operating expenses.
C. Signed acknowledgement from customer that
credit memo was received.
6. Copy of electric bills for common areas.
4. Detailed accounting records showing:
7. Copy of covenants and declaration of condominium.
A. Gross, exempt, and taxable amounts.
B. Tax collected/Tax paid.
XV. Repossession
Suggested Documentation:
1. Copy of the bill of sale.
6. Copy of accounting records.
2. Copy of invoices.
7. Copy of the Repossession Title or Certificate of
Repossession (for a motor vehicle).
3. Copy of the DR-95A.
8. Copy of the customer payment history.
4. Copy of the Schedule of Florida Sales or Use Tax
Credits Claimed on Repossessed Motor Vehicles
9. Proof of repurchase of the loan.
(DR-95B).
5. Retail installment contract, loan agreement, finance
Statute of limitations for repossessions: Refunds of
tax paid on repossessed merchandise must be claimed
agreement or other documentation.
within 12 months after repossession.
XVI. Other
(Penalties, Voluntary Disclosure, Self- Audit etc.)
Suggested Documentation:
1. Detailed explanation for the error or overpayment.
4. Documentation to support penalty waiver.
2. Copy of original return(s).
5. Sales and Use Tax account number, DTA number, or
any other number used to identify the overpayment
Other documentation sometimes needed:
for a self-audit, self-analysis, stipulation agreement,
1. Proof of payment.
or voluntary disclosure.
2. A copy of the tax return that generated the Notice of
6. Copy of a letter from Department of Revenue stating
Tax Action or penalty.
amount of overpayment of stipulation payments.
3. Justification for request of waiver of penalty.
7. Copy of self-analysis or self-audit report.
8. Copy of voluntary disclosure information.
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