Free DR-700021 - Florida

Local Communications Services Tax Notification of Tax Rate Change

DR-700021 R. 12/01

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Mail to: REVENUE ACCOUNTING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PO BOX 6609 TALLAHASSEE FL 32314-6609 Received: ______________________________ Approved: _____________________________ By: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Name of jurisdiction Existing tax rate Effective date (new rate) Contact person for rate changes:
Name _____________________________________________________ Title ______________________________________________________ Street/PO Box ______________________________________________ Telephone number _________________________________________ E-mail address ____________________________________________ City/State/ZIP _____________________________________________

New authorized tax rate Repeal date (new rate)

NOTE: A copy of the ordinance authorizing the rate change is required before such change will become effective.

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Instructions for Completing Form DR-700021
Governing authorities must use Form DR-700021 to notify the Department of tax rate changes. A copy of the ordinance authorizing the change is also required before such change will become effective. Rate Changes Pursuant to section 202.20(2), Florida Statutes, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002, the governing authority may adjust the rate of the local communications services tax through an emergency ordinance or resolution for the periods ending December 31, 2001; March 31, 2002; June 30, 2002; and/or September 30, 2002. Any governing authority that adjusts its rate shall notify the Department of the new tax rate immediately upon its adoption. The emergency ordinance or resolution shall specify the effective date for the adjusted rate, which shall be no less than 60 days after the date of adoption of the ordinance or resolution; and shall be effective with respect to taxable services included on bills that are dated on the first day of a month subsequent to the expiration of the 60-day period. Pursuant to s. 202.21, F.S., for annual rate changes, the governing authority shall notify the Department by September 1 prior to the January 1 effective date.