TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RETURN DR-405

Please read before proceeding:

This return is confidential, in accordance with Section 193.074, Florida Statutes, and must be filed by April 1 to avoid penalties.

Florida tax law information:
Date of assessment: January 1 (Section 192.042, Florida Statutes)
Deadline for filing return: April 1 (Section 192.062, Florida Statutes)
Penalties: (Section 192.072, Florida Statutes)

Failure to file a return: 25% of the total tax levied against the property for each year that no return is filed

Filing after due date: 5% of the total tax levied against the property covered by that return for each year or for each month or portion thereof that a return is filed after the due date, but not to exceed 25% of the total tax

Unlisted property: 15% of the tax attributed to the omitted property

This return is subject to audit; all records should be kept. An itemized list or depreciation schedule showing the original cost and date of acquisition may be requested.

Important instructions:

1. Under the attachments tab you will be required to:

• Include a signed DR-405 for each account as one PDF attachment
• For Vending (VND) and Lease (LSE) accounts, one DR-405 listing a total figure for all accounts may be accepted. For leasing and vending, you do not have to include the account number for your assets, but please include the location of your property in the Excel spreadsheet.
• Attach an Excel Spreadsheet with your complete asset listing for all accounts

2. If you are entitled to a widow/widower’s or disability exemption on personal property that has not already been claimed on real estate, contact our office at 407-836-5049.

3. If you have more than one location in Orange County, a return needs to be filed for each location. If you do not have an account number, contact our office.

4. Do not file online if you are filing a final or zero value return. Please inform us by submitting a DR-405 tax return.

Orange County Property Appraiser's Office
200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1700
Orlando, FL 32801
TPP Dept. Phone: (407) 836-5049

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