The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.001, F.A.C. (Authorization for Compensation), is to clarify the taxes, surtaxes, surcharges, and fees for which the Department is authorized to pay compensation for information on tax violations. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.002, F.A.C. (Eligibility to File Claim for Compensation), is to provide that a completed Form DR-55, Application for Compensation for Tax Information, will establish the applicant’s priority to any claim for compensation. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.004, F.A.C. (Submission of Information and Claims for Compensation), is to: (1) adopt revisions to Form DR-55 necessary to assure that only those informants authorized to receive compensation for information on tax violations are paid the authorized amount of compensation; and (2) update information on how to obtain a copy of the form from the Department. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-18.008, F.A.C. (Compensation for Vending Machine Violations), is to update information on where to send information on tax violations.