Voluntary Disclosure Program

Definition: A program offered by the Florida Department of Revenue that allows taxpayers to voluntarily report and pay previously undisclosed tax liabilities in exchange for a waiver or reduction of penalties. Relevant to real estate for uncollected commercial rent tax and documentary stamp tax.

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Voluntary Tax Disclosure

Voluntary tax disclosure: reporting unreported/underreported tax to DOR before audit. Available: all FL taxes (sales, corporate, reemployment). Benefits vs. audit: reduced lookback (3 years vs. 3-5+), penalty waiver (vs. 10%/month up to 50%), structured payment, and reduced base. When: nexus discovery, acquisition, error, and expansion. Must seek before DOR contacts (after notice: may not be available). Provides certainty and control. Consult FL tax attorney immediately.

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