Affiliates
Tax Advisory Services
CONTACT INFORMATION AND LINKS
The 国产短视频 (USF) Tax Advisors in the University Controllers鈥� Office are available to assist departments with various tax matters. Individuals with questions should refer to Contact Information link in order to determine the appropriate departmental contact.
PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS
国产短视频may have tax reporting or withholding requirements when it makes payments (cash, gift cards, tangible items) to individuals. 国产短视频Departments are responsible for processing and/or notifying the appropriate area (Payroll, Accounts Payable or University Scholarships and Financial Aid Services) as directed.
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SALES TAX
The State of Florida imposes a tax on all sales of tangible personal property and certain other transactions. 国产短视频Departments are responsible for collecting sales tax and depositing in appropriate university account as directed.
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UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX (UBIT)
Revenue generating activities not directly related to USF鈥檚 exempt purposes of teaching, research, community service or technological innovation may be subject to federal unrelated business income tax (UBIT). When 国产短视频earns revenue from a trade or business, regularly carried on, that is not related to USF鈥檚 mission it may result in UBIT. Links to additional detail and examples of activities that may result in UBIT are provided.
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VENDOR PAYMENTS AND NON-CASH TRADE
Information for 国产短视频Departments making cash payments to U.S. or foreign vendors or providing non-cash payments or 鈥渢rade鈥� in exchange for goods or services.
国产短视频FORMS 1099 AND W-9
国产短视频departments may receive Forms 1099 from businesses that make payments to 国产短视频during a calendar year. Those businesses may also request 国产短视频provide a completed IRS Form W-9.
BANK ACCOUNTS (FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC)
国产短视频departments may not open any bank account (domestic or foreign) without approval from the University Controller鈥檚 Office and Finance/Budget Management Council. There are tax considerations related to all bank accounts.
国产短视频EXEMPT STATUS AND RESIDENCY CERTIFICATION
国产短视频may be required to provide documentation of USF鈥檚 exempt status for grant application or other purposes. Payments from foreign entities to 国产短视频may be subject to foreign income tax or VAT withholding. 国产短视频may be able to reduce or eliminate foreign tax withholding by providing IRS Form 6166. Departments should refer to link to additional information.
TAX EXEMPT BONDS
The U.S. Tax Code provides rules and regulations regarding property financed with tax exempt bonds.
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Telecommunication service revenue received from non-exempt organizations or individuals may be subject to Communication Service Tax (CST). CST applies to telecommunications, video, direct-to-home satellite, and related services and includes voice, data, audio, video, or any other information or signals, transmitted by any medium. The tax is comprised of a state and local portion and each local taxing jurisdiction has a specific rate.