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“My charity wants to make tax-exempt purchases, how long does it take the Florida Department of Revenue to approve a DR-14 Consumer's Certificate of Exemption?”

Life eventQuick Question · 30 min · $95

Processing time for a Florida DR-14 Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption can vary based on how complete the application is, whether the charity’s exemption status is already established, and how the Florida Department of Revenue is handling current volume. In many cases, the timing also depends on whether supporting documents match the organization’s legal name, federal exemption details, and Florida registration records. For charities planning tax-exempt purchases, the practical timeline often turns on document accuracy, prior filings, and whether any follow-up is needed before the certificate is issued. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:

  • Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
  • Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
  • Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
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This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.

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