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SB 238FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead
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Proposed Changes to Florida Corporate Income Tax Reporting

Original title: Corporate Income Tax

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how multi-state or multi-entity corporations calculate their Florida tax liability, which could alter the total tax paid by these businesses and increase revenue for the state's General Revenue Fund.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Corporations with multiple related entities

These entities must transition from filing consolidated returns to filing a single unitary combined group return starting in 2027.

Florida Department of Revenue

The department is granted authority to adopt new rules, forms, and guidelines to administer the unitary combined reporting method.

General Revenue Fund

The fund is designated to receive any additional tax revenue generated by the implementation of the unitary combined reporting method.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would require related corporations to file a single 'unitary combined' corporate income tax return starting in 2027, replacing the current consolidated return system. It establishes new definitions for unitary groups and mandates that all members of such groups calculate and report their income together.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes how multi-state or multi-entity corporations calculate their Florida tax liability, which could alter the total tax paid by these businesses and increase revenue for the state's General Revenue Fund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'unitary combined group'?
It is a group of corporations related through common ownership whose business activities are integrated, dependent upon, or contribute to a flow of value among the members.
When do these changes take effect?
The act takes effect July 1, 2026, with the new combined reporting requirements applying to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
Will this affect how I file my taxes if I am not part of a unitary group?
No, taxpayers that are not members of a unitary combined group remain subject to existing laws and will continue to file separate returns as previously required.

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Lobbying Activity

WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC

on behalf of CHICAGO DEFERRED EXCHANGE CORPORATION

CAPITOL TAX PARTNERS, LLP

on behalf of MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL

THE D MAJOR GROUP

on behalf of HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION, A MUTUAL LEGAL RESERVE COMPANY (HCSC)

THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

on behalf of BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED

on behalf of MCDONALD'S CORPORATION

ADVANCED POLICY CONSULTING, LLC

on behalf of AMERICAN CEMENT ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION)

CONFRERE STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

MILLER & CHEVALIER CHARTERED

on behalf of NETFLIX, INC.

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC

on behalf of CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL INC

$580,000

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

on behalf of ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.

Sponsors

Discoveries

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Shift to Unitary Combined Reporting

The bill marks a significant transition from a consolidated return model to a unitary combined reporting model for corporate income tax, aimed at preventing tax avoidance.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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  • Controversy60
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