TIP #07B07-02
DATE ISSUED: MAY 18, 2007

Gas & Sulfur Production Tax Rates for 2007-2008

Producers of Gas and Sulfur

On July 1 of each year, the tax rates for production of gas and sulfur are adjusted as provided by law. The rates are calculated based on producer price indices published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the previous calendar year. These adjusted rates must be used in completing the Declaration of Estimated Gas and Sulfur Production Tax form (DR-144ES) beginning with the July 2007 estimated payment. The DR-144ES will be mailed to all active accounts during the last week of July.

	Gas Production	Sulfur Production
Base Rate	$0.171	$2.43
Base Rate Adjustment Factor	2.61435	1.85647
New Tax Rate Effective July 1, 2007	$0.447 per MCF	$4.51 per ton

References: Sections 211.025 and 211.026, Florida Statutes

FOR MORE INFORMATION

This document is intended to alert you to the requirements contained in Florida laws and administrative rules. It does not by its own effect create rights or require compliance.

For forms and other information, visit our Internet site at www.myflorida.com/dor or call Taxpayer Services, 8:00 a.m., to 7:00 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at 800-352-3671.

Persons with hearing or speech impairments may call our TDD at 800-367-8331 or 850-922-1115.

For a detailed written response to your questions, write the Florida Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Services, 5050 West Tennessee Street, Building L, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0112.