Gov. DeSantis kills Department of Revenue tax compliance bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation Friday that would have introduced a series of changes to Florida’s tax laws.
The bill (SB 1382) would have required taxpayers to produce documents in a timely fashion for audits by the Department of Revenue, a measure aimed at curbing noncompliance with state laws.
DeSantis acknowledged the intention behind the bill but said he could not sign it in its current form. Also, he said President Joe Biden was creating a tough enough fiscal environment.
“I appreciate the Department of Revenue and their efforts to protect the rights of taxpayers, and I understand the problem the bill seeks to address,” Said wrote in a veto message.
“Some of the provisions within...
