Florida Administrative Code
12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
12B - Miscellaneous Tax
Chapter 12B-4 - DOCUMENTARY STAMP TAX
Section 12B-4.004 - Refunds

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 12B-4.004

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Any person who has overpaid documentary stamp tax or discretionary surtax may seek a refund by filing an Application for Refund (form DR-26, incorporated by reference in Rule 12-26.008, F.A.C.) with the Department. Form DR-26 must meet the requirements of Sections 213.255(2) and (3), F.S. and Rule 12-26.003, F.A.C.

(a) Form DR-26, Application for Refund, must be filed with the Department for tax paid on or after October 1, 1994, and prior to July 1, 1999, within 5 years after the date the tax was paid.

(b) Form DR-26, Application for Refund, must be filed with the Department for tax paid on or after July 1, 1999, within 3 years after the date the tax was paid.

(2) When an application for refund of taxes paid is made by a person other than the maker of the document or instrument, the applicant must provide documentation that the tax was paid by the applicant. (Attorney General Opinion 065-76, July 22, 1965, 1965-66 Biennial Report, Page 105.)

Rulemaking Authority 201.11, 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented 95.091, 213.255, 215.26 FS.

New 8-18-73, Formerly 12A-4.04, Amended 12-26-77, Formerly 12B-4.04, Amended 12-30-97, 5-4-03.

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