The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), which oversees tax collection and compliance for the state, operates offices in six states outside Florida — including a location in New Jersey — as part of a broader network supporting its enforcement and administrative duties.
The New Jersey operation is based out of a building in Garrret Mountain Plaza in Woodland Park.
According to official records, the DOR includes more than 5,000 positions spread across Florida and additional offices in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The out-of-state locations handle specific functions related to tax processing, compliance, and enforcement for businesses with operations that cross state lines.
“FL DOR comprises over 5,000 positions in offices throughout Florida and in six other states: California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas,” the agency states in its public materials.
The Florida DOR’s need for a national presence stems in part from tax obligations placed on out-of-state businesses. Under Florida law, businesses may be required to register or file taxes in the state even if they are based elsewhere. Nexus laws — which establish a tax connection — apply to companies that have employees, perform services, or deliver goods within Florida, among other criteria.
Examples include businesses that “have employees, agents, or independent contractors conducting sales or other business activities in Florida” or that “deliver goods to Florida customers using your company-owned or leased truck,” according to the department.
The DOR has not publicly detailed the specific roles of its out-of-state offices, but the locations are believed to support audit, compliance, and outreach functions tied to these nexus rules.
Businesses concerned about potential tax obligations in Florida are advised to contact the agency or visit its Voluntary Disclosure webpage if they have operated in the state for over 30 days or owe back taxes.
