DR-700019 2025

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The document is a guide for filing the Florida Communications Services Use Tax Return (Form DR-700019), which is used to report and remit use tax on communications services purchased from sellers that do not collect tax. It outlines who must file, details about tax exemptions for residential services, applicable tax rates, filing deadlines, and instructions for completing the return. The document also specifies penalties for late payments and provides contact information for further inquiries.

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What is a communication service tax?

The term communications tax refers to a multitude of taxes, fees, and surcharges assessed at the federal, state, and local levels. In addition, many businesses that are subject to communications tax must also pay sales and use tax on their products and services.

What are communication expenses for taxes?

Communication expenses: Most businesses list cell phones here, covering the costs of calls, texting, and data used for work. Office supplies or equipment: If youre purchasing devices primarily for business use, you might categorize them as equipment.

What does local CST and Florida CST mean?

Florida and its local jurisdictions impose a Communications Services Tax (CST) on telecommunications, audio and video streaming, direct-to-home satellite, and related services. This definition includes voice, data, audio, video, or any other information or signals transmitted by any medium.

What is the federal communications tax?

The federal telephone excise tax is a statutory 3% federal tax on local telecommunications services. It is collected from the customer by telephone companies and then passed on to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Is there a difference between service tax and sales tax?

The basis of taxation differs between sales tax and service tax as well. Sales tax is applicable to manufactured and imported goods whilst service tax is imposed on certain prescribed services which may include goods such as food, drinks and tobacco.

What is the communications services tax in NH?

The Communications Services Tax (CST) is assessed on two-way communications services at a rate of 7% of the gross charge made for such services in 2024.

What is the tax on streaming services in Florida?

Mobile communications and video services are taxed at the total Florida rate of 7.44% plus the applicable local tax rate. There is no residential exemption.

What is the new communication tax in Florida?

The total tax rate for the Florida communications services tax is 7.44%. The new tax is added to each sale of communications services in the state, including but not limited to cable and satellite television, video and music streaming, telephone services, and mobile communications services.

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