The Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) is the form the Alachua County Tax Collector uses to register an individual, not operating a business, who owns, operates, or is an agent of transient property for the Alachua County Tourist Development Tax. It collects the applicant's details, the location of the rental property and the beginning date of rental activity. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the Tax Collector publishes the original at alachuacollector.com and receives it by e-mail, regular mail, fax or in person.
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What is Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) – Alachua County, FL?
The Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) is the Alachua County Tax Collector's form for registering an individual, rather than a business, who owns, operates, or is an agent of transient property to which the Alachua County Tourist Development Tax applies.
The printed title is "Tourist Development Tax Registration for an Individual/ Non-Business", and the footer identifies it as Tourist Development Tax/Individual (Rev. 02/19). The form has three sections: 1. Applicant Information, 2. Rental Facility Specifications and 3. Applicant's Attestment.
Completing and submitting it is the step that leads to an account number. With that number you can file and pay the tax monthly through TouristExpress at https://alachua.county-taxes.com/tourist.
The attestment section carries two legal notices. Anyone required to collect, truthfully account for and pay taxes who willfully fails to do so is liable for penalties under Section 213.29, Florida Statutes (F.S.). Information the applicant provides is confidential under Section 213.053 F.S. and is not subject to Florida Public Records Law, Section 119.07 F.S.
The form is not a tax return and does not report any collections. Exemption information is not on the form; the Tax Collector directs readers to AlachuaCollector.com.
Who needs to file Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) – Alachua County, FL?
The Tourist Development Tax applies to anyone who owns, operates, or is an agent of transient property. This form is for those people when they are individuals and do not operate a business.
- Owners of transient rental property who are individuals register their rental property in Section 2.
- Operators and agents of transient property use the same form, as long as they are individuals rather than a business.
- Owners of several rentals list the first property on the form and attach additional sheets for the others.
Do not use this form if you operate a business: the form states that it is for an individual who is not operating a business. If you believe you are exempt from the tax, the form sends you to AlachuaCollector.com for exemption information rather than listing exemptions itself.
The form asks for a Social Security number (SSN) and, for applicants outside the United States, the country. By giving an e-mail address you consent to electronic communication.
When to file Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) – Alachua County, FL
Submit the registration when the Tourist Development Tax applies to you as an individual owner, operator or agent of transient property. The form asks for the beginning date of rental activity and prints no separate registration deadline.
After you submit it and receive your account number, the tax must be filed and paid by the 20th of the following month to avoid penalties. Payments and returns are monthly. Even if you collect no rent in a month, you must still file a zero return.
Those who file on time through TouristExpress receive a monthly collection allowance. The form states the allowance has a ceiling; ask the Tax Collector for the current amount.
Documents you need
- Additional sheets listing each further rental property, only if you register more than one property; the form says to attach them for multiple properties.
How to fill out Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) – Alachua County, FL
Confirm this is the right form
Use it only if the Tourist Development Tax applies to you as an owner, operator or agent of transient property and you are an individual, not operating a business.
Enter applicant name and mailing address
In Section 1, enter the Name of Applicant, Mailing Address, City, State and Zip. If you live outside the United States, fill in Country.
Add phone and e-mail details
Enter your Daytime Phone, Cell and Email. Providing an e-mail address means you consent to electronic communication.
Enter your SSN
Enter your Social Security number in the SSN field of Section 1.
Describe the rental property
In Section 2, enter the Physical Address of Rental Property, Unit #, Number of Units, City, State and Zip.
Enter the beginning rental date
Fill in Beginning Date of Rental Activity in Section 2. For multiple properties, prepare additional sheets as the form directs.
Read the attestment and check the box
Section 3 describes penalties under Section 213.29 F.S. and confidentiality under Section 213.053 F.S. Check the box to attest that you read and accept the terms and that the facts are true and correct.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry and any attached sheets, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual) – Alachua County, FL
The Alachua County Tax Collector accepts this form by e-mail, regular mail, fax, or in person at any of three locations.
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Mail: Alachua County Tax Collector (Tourist Dev.), 12 SE 1st ST, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Fax: (352) 264-6968
- In person: deliver it to any of the three locations: Downtown, 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601; Southwest, 3837 Windmeadows Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608; or Northwest, 5801 NW 34th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32653.
The form lists (352) 264-6968 as the telephone number for questions. Before sending, check the attestment box in Section 3 and attach additional sheets if you have more than one rental property.
After you receive your account number, file and pay the tax monthly through TouristExpress at https://alachua.county-taxes.com/tourist. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the individual form when you operate a business; the form is for an individual not operating a business.
- Skipping the zero return in a month with no rental collection; the form says you must still file.
- Filing or paying after the 20th of the following month, which risks penalties.
- Listing only one property when you have several, instead of attaching additional sheets.
- Submitting without checking the attestment box in Section 3.
- Leaving out the beginning date of rental activity in Section 2.
- Trying to file a monthly return through TouristExpress before receiving the account number issued after this registration.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tourist Development Tax Registration (Individual)?
It is the Alachua County Tax Collector's registration form for individuals, not operating a business, who own, operate or are agents of transient property. Once you submit it and receive an account number, you can file and pay the Tourist Development Tax monthly.
Is this the Alachua County property tax form?
No. This form registers an individual for the Alachua County Tourist Development Tax, which applies to owners, operators and agents of transient property. It does not register or pay property tax; the Tax Collector's website, AlachuaCollector.com, is the place to look for other services.
Who has to register for the Tourist Development Tax?
The tax applies to anyone who owns, operates, or is an agent of transient property. This form is for such people when they are individuals and do not operate a business. For exemption information, the form refers you to AlachuaCollector.com.
When is the Alachua County tourist tax due each month?
The tax must be filed and paid by the 20th of the following month to avoid penalties. Filing and payment are monthly, and you file electronically through TouristExpress at https://alachua.county-taxes.com/tourist after you receive your account number.
Do I file if I had no rental income this month?
Yes. The form states that even if you do not have any rental collection, you must still file a zero return. Payments and filings are required every month once you have an account.
Where do I send the tourist development tax registration?
Send it to [email protected], mail it to Alachua County Tax Collector (Tourist Dev.), 12 SE 1st ST, Gainesville, FL 32601, fax it to (352) 264-6968, or deliver it in person at any of the three Tax Collector locations.
What if I rent out more than one property?
List your properties by attaching additional sheets to the form. Section 2 says to attach them for multiple properties, so one registration can cover all the rental properties you own as an individual.
Is the information I give on the form confidential?
The form says all information the applicant provides is confidential under Section 213.053 F.S. and is not subject to Florida Public Records Law, Section 119.07 F.S. It also states that giving an e-mail address consents to electronic communication.
Can I fill out the registration online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not connected to the Alachua County Tax Collector, and does not submit the form; you send it through the Tax Collector's channels.
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