Purpose


The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.002, F.A.C. (Surtax Brackets), is to update the information on how to obtain copies of schedules and rate tables from the Department. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.010, F.A.C. (The Sale of Food, Drink, and Tangible Personal Property at Concession Stands), is to provide the applicable divisor rates for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rates of 1¾ percent or 2 percent for purposes of computing sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales by concessionaires at arenas, auditoriums, carnivals, fairs, stadiums, theaters, and similar places of business. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.011, F.A.C. (Coin-Operated Amusement and Vending Machines, and Other Devices), is to provide the divisors for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rate of 1¾ percent or 2 percent for purposes of computing the amount of sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales of food, beverages, and other items of tangible personal property made through vending machines and on charges for the use of amusement machines. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-15.012, F.A.C. (Alcoholic and Malt Beverages), is to: (1) provide the applicable divisor rates for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtaxes at the rates of 1¾ percent or 2 percent to be used for purposes of computing sales tax, plus surtax, due on sales of alcoholic beverages; (2) correct the divisor for counties that may impose a surtax rate of 1¼ percent on alcoholic beverages by dealers who do not sell mixed drinks; and (3) provide effective rates and applicable divisors for counties that may impose discretionary sales surtax rates at 1¾ percent or 2 percent.