Florida § 220.31 - Payments; due date.

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§ 220.31. Payments; due date.

(1) Every taxpayer required to file a return under this code or a notification under s. 220.23(2) shall, without assessment, notice, or demand, pay any tax due thereon to the department at the place fixed for filing, including payment to such depository institutions throughout the state as the department may by regulation designate, on or before the date fixed for filing such return, determined without regard to any extension of time for filing the return, or notification, pursuant to regulations prescribed by the department. (2) Except as to estimated tax payments under s. 220.33, the payment required under this section shall be the balance of tax remaining due after giving effect to the following: (a) Any amount of tentative tax or estimated tax paid by a taxpayer for a taxable year pursuant to s. 220.32 or s. 220.33 shall be deemed to have been paid on account of the tax imposed by this code for such taxable year; and (b) Any amount of a tax overpayment which is credited against the taxpayer’s liability for the taxable year under s. 220.721 shall be deemed to have been paid on account of the tax imposed by this code for such taxable year.

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 220.31

What does Florida Statutes § 220.31 cover?

Section 220.31 ("Payments; due date.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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