Purpose
The purpose of the proposed rule amendments to Rule 12-22.005, F.A.C. (Disclosure Procedures), is to remove language on how to obtain copies of forms from the Department that is redundant of the provisions of Rule 12-6.0015, F.S., which incorporates by reference, Form DR-835 (Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative).
The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12-22.007, F.A.C. (Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program), is to: (1) amend the agreements used by the Department to administer the Program, requiring an indication of which locally-imposed tax the participating Government Entity is requesting an exchange of tax information for; (2) create a separate form for Program participants to make the required annual certification regarding the confidentiality of the information exchanged under the Program; (3) clarify that each authorized employee of a Program participant must execute the certification regarding confidentiality requirements by January 31 of each year; and (4) update the Registration Information Sharing and Exchange Program Coordinator’s contact information.