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FL S0712
Bill
AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "prepaid calling arrangement" to include both traditional communications services and mobile communications services sold at retail in predetermined units that decline with use.
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Adds conditions for mobile communications services to qualify as prepaid calling arrangements: purchaser's right terminates when units expire unless additional units are purchased, no mandatory purchase requirement, and non-mobile services are limited to the same device used for mobile services.
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Clarifies that predetermined units may be measured as usage time, money, or combinations thereof rather than only declining dollar amounts.
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Establishes that no additional tax is due when purchasers use prepaid calling arrangement units for communications services, other services, or products as described in the statute.
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Applies amendments retroactively effective July 1, 2014, but prohibits assessments of unpaid taxes or refunds/credits for taxes paid before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Taxes on Prepaid Calling Arrangements
Last Action
Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5601 (Ch. 2014-38)
5/2/2014