Software Developer Information and Specifications

Specifications are provided for developers of software for electronically filing tax returns. This information is for:

  • Commercial software vendors to create software for approval by the Department.
  • Companies to develop in-house software applications for direct electronic filing of their tax returns.

What's New

  • The Department is migrating its XML schemas and specifications to the Federation of Tax Administrators’ (FTA) State Exchange System. For more information, see each tax section below.
  • Corporate Income Tax (MeF)
    • Specifications for TY2023 are now available on the State Exchange System.
  • Insurance Premium Tax
    • Specifications for 2024 are now available below.
  • Reemployment Tax
    • Specifications for 2024 are now available below.
  • Sales and Use Tax
    • Specifications for 2024 are now available below.

All software developers must complete a Software Development Application (Form DR-600001 PDF Icon).

For information about developing filing software, contact the Business Technology Office at e-vendor@floridarevenue.com. If you are an authorized vendor, please include your software ID.