Florida sales tax: due dates + electronic payment cutoff

Critical Cutoff: DR-15 instructions state returns are late after the 20th. To avoid penalty/interest, you must initiate electronic payment and receive a confirmation number by 5:00 p.m. ET on the business day prior to the 20th.

VERIDUE RULE CAPSULE

Authority

Florida Department of Revenue (DR-15 / DR-15N)

Jurisdiction

Florida (US)

Obligation

Sales and use tax return + electronic payment timeliness

Due Logic

Late after the 20th; weekend/holiday shifts apply; electronic payment must be initiated with confirmation by 5 p.m. ET on business day prior to the 20th.

Retrieved

2026-02-13

Confidence

High

What Veridue adds

"Cutoff-aware" Reminders

We don't just remind you of the 20th. We remind you of the 5 PM ET cutoff the business day prior.

Detailed Proof Pack

Checklist includes: filing receipt, payment receipt, and confirmation number.

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