The Florida Department of Revenue is beginning to ramp up its collection and enforcement activities these days. They have changed their phone banks and forms to resemble those of the IRS, complete with the “Press 1 For English” phone prompt.
They will mail you a notice of audit. You can either represent yourself or have a professional represent you in the audit. They will then call you and schedule to meet at your place of business. They will be looking ways to generate more revenue for the state. The main issues seem to be workman’s comp insurance and unemployment tax (classifying employees as independent contractors).
As with all audits, make sure you know what and what not to reveal voluntarily. It might be worth paying a small fee to have a professional represent you.
