Purpose


The purpose of this rulemaking is to implement the Florida Internship Tax Credit Program pursuant to Section 220.198, F.S., as created by Section 34 of Chapter 2021-31, L.O.F., during the 2021 legislative session. Under Section 220.198, F.S., a business is eligible for a credit against the tax imposed by Ch. 220, F.S., equal to $2,000 per student intern, but may not claim more than $10,000 in any one taxable year. To claim a tax credit, businesses must meet the criteria specified in Section 220.198(3) and (4), F.S.