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INSTRUCTIONS: INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FLORIDA BUSINESS TAX APPLICATION (FORM DR-1) (Form DR-1N)

To file for a Florida business tax application, you must file a form DR-1. This article discusses the instruction booklet for completing this form. Both this form DR-1N and the application can be obtained from the website of the Florida Department of Revenue.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 1: The first page contains instructions about preparatory steps to be completed before filling out the application, as well as a broad overview of how to complete and file form DR-1.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 2: Page two contains guidelines about who must complete Schedules A, B, C, D, E and J.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 3: Page three contains further guidelines about who must complete Schedules A, F, G, H, I and J. This section also contains answers to common questions and outlines the responsibilities of having an annual resale certificate.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 4: The fourth page contains instructions for completing lines 1 through 8 of Section A.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 5: The fifth page contains instructions for completing lines 9 through 19 of Section A.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 6: The sixth page contains instructions for completing lines 20 through 43 of Sections B and E, as well as instructions for completing Sections C, D, E, F, G, H and I.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 7: The seventh page contains instructions concerning payment and filing methods. This page also contains information about completing Schedule J, filing fees, and additional documentation which may be required.

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 8: The top of the eighth page contains the address to which the application should be mailed. 

Instructions For Completing The Florida Business Tax Application Form DR-1 DR-1N Step 9: The middle of the eighth page contains telephone numbers and web addresses which can provide further assistance in completing this application, while the bottom half provides the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all state service centers.