Department of Revenue
What is the purpose of the department?
The purpose of the Florida Department of Revenue is to provide fair and efficient child support and tax administration and achieve the highest levels of voluntary compliance while being accessible and responsive to citizens.
What activities are performed by the department?
The department's activities include the following.
- Child Support Program works with families and partners to locate parents, employers, and assets; establish paternity; establish and modify child support orders; receive and distribute child support payments; and monitor and take actions to help parents comply with child support orders.
- General Tax Administration administers more than 30 taxes and fees, including sales and use tax, reemployment tax, communication services tax, corporate income tax, and fuel tax, which are used to pay for state and local government services.
- Property Tax Oversight approves the budgets of all 67 property appraisers, and provides professional certification and training for property appraisers, tax collectors, value adjustment boards, and local taxing authorities. It also reviews the tax rolls of each county every year to ensure that all Florida counties administer property taxes in a fair, uniform, and informative manner.
How are these activities funded?
The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.
| Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVENUE, DEPARTMENT OF | |||
| CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT |
392,961,276
|
2,232.00 |
|
| GENERAL TAX ADMINISTRATION |
321,793,242
|
2,008.25 |
|
| PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM | |||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
40,280,698
|
239.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES PROGRAM | |||
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
46,746,943
|
198.00 |
|
| PROPERTY TAX OVERSIGHT |
94,323,362
|
160.00 |
|
TOTAL |
896,105,521 |
4,837.25 |
Where can I find information on the department's performance?
Information on the department's performance may be found on its Quick Facts Page.
Additional Resources
OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.
Other Reports
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.
Websites of Interest
The Florida Legislature's Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Florida Association of Appraisers
Florida Tax Collectors Association
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child Support Enforcement
Applicable Statutes
Section 20.21, Florida Statutes
Department Contact Information
Florida Department of Revenue Contact Website
Florida Department of Revenue
5050 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0100
(850) 617-8152
Website