Taxpayer Education

Whether you are starting a business or have an existing business, the Florida Department of Revenue wants to make sure you have the information and resources you need to be successful. We provide new business information, tax tutorials, and industry-specific brochures to assist you.

The Department wishes you success with your business!

New Business Information

Education and Compliance Outreach

The Department of Revenue’s Education and Compliance Outreach (ECO) team develops initiatives that promote compliance with Florida’s tax laws through proactive educational outreach.

ECO initiates taxpayer outreach within the first 30-90 days of registration as part of the Department’s Success Through Taxpayer Assistance and Revenue Training (START) program. Team members contact taxpayers by phone to answer tax questions, review registration data for accuracy, assist in completing tax returns, and provide education on filing obligations. ECO also offers assistance to taxpayers who make in-person visits to local service centers.

Additionally, ECO presents specific tax information through speaking engagements to community groups and administers special projects designed to prevent noncompliance.

Guides – Completing Tax Applications

The following guides provide overviews and additional information on subject matters commonly used by taxpayers when interacting with the Department. Internet browser pop-up blockers may need to be disabled to view the guide/tutorial.

For more brochures, forms, guides, and additional information, visit the Department's Forms and Publications webpage.

Guides to Completing Tax Applications

Tutorials – Tax and Fee Overviews

The following tutorials provide overviews and additional information on subject matters commonly used by taxpayers when interacting with the Department. Internet browser pop-up blockers may need to be disabled to view the guide/tutorial.

For more brochures, forms, guides, and additional information, visit the Department's Forms and Publications webpage.

Documentary Stamp Tax Overview

  • Documentary Stamp Tax Overview

    Basic overview of documentary stamp tax, consideration, documents that are generally taxable, documents that are generally exempt from tax, and registration and remittance information.

Prepaid Wireless Fee

Reemployment Tax

Sales and Use Tax

Tutorials – Tips for Success

The following tutorials provide overviews and additional information on subject matters commonly used by taxpayers when interacting with the Department. Internet browser pop-up blockers may need to be disabled to view the guide/tutorial.

For more brochures, forms, guides, and additional information, visit the Department's Forms and Publications webpage.

Audit

  • What to Expect from a Florida Tax Audit

    Tax audits can identify underpaid and overpaid taxes and can be educational and promote voluntary compliance. This tutorial provides information to help taxpayers prepare for and know what to expect during an audit.

Calculating, Collecting, Filing, and Paying Tax

Enrolling for eServices

Remote Sales

  • Remote Sales

    Aids taxpayers in understanding remote sales and explains 2021 legislation regarding requirements to register and collect sales tax on remote sales.

Voluntary Disclosure

  • Voluntary Disclosure

    Provides taxpayers information on how to voluntarily self-disclose previously unpaid or underpaid tax liabilities.

Other Resources