Child Care Tax Credits Program Application for Tax Credit Allocation - Form DR-556000

Sep 19, 2026

Child Care Tax Credits Program Application for Tax Credit Allocation (Form DR-556000, N. 10/24) provides instructions and fields for applicants seeking tax credit allocations in Florida. It explains secure online submission, account creation, confirmation number issuance, and the ability to view application summaries and statuses. The form collects applicant identity and taxpayer details, authorizes unencrypted email for faster processing, and gathers eligible child care facility information (including FEIN, address, license number, and contact data). It also records credit allocation bases, eligible taxes, credit types, employee ranges, startup or operational details, and required attachments such as Form DR-556000A.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time2 min

AccessFree to download

Applicant Information

Consolidated Return Parent Corporation Details

Email Authorization

Eligible Child Care Facility Information

Basis of Credit and Tax Type Selection

Credit Establishment (Startup Costs)

Credit Operations (Enrolled Children)

Child Care Tax Credits Program Application for Tax Credit Allocation DR-556000 N. 10/24 Rule 12-29.003, F.A.C. Effective 02/25 Page 1 of 4 Apply online at [floridarevenue.com/taxes/multitaxcredits](floridarevenue.com/taxes/multitaxcredits. It)[. It](floridarevenue.com/taxes/multitaxcredits. It)'s fast and secure. Applying online will allow you to: • create a secure, online account where your application information will be stored; • quickly complete your application and receive a confirmation number with the date and time of submission; and • view a summary of your applications and the status of each application. Applying for State Fiscal Year: July 1, through June 30, Check if filing a joint application. Attach a list of the other taxpayer(s) or not-for-profit entity and their applicant information. Include the percentage of any approved credit for each taxpayer. | Applicant Information Indicate percentage of any approved credit for this applicant % | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Business Name: | Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): | | | Mailing Address: | | | | City: | State: | ZIP: | | Contact Name: | Telephone Number: | | | Email Address*: | | | | If you are included in a consolidated Florida Corporate Income/Franchise Tax Return (Form F-1120), provide: | | | | Parent Corporation's Name: | Parent FEIN: | | | * Your privacy is important to the Florida Department of Revenue. Email addresses provided to the Department for tax administration purposes are confidential and exempt from disclosure under section 213.053(2), Florida Statutes. | | --- | | Florida law requires you to authorize the Florida Department of Revenue to respond to you using unencrypted email that does not require additional steps before you can access information in the email. To expedite the processing of your application, you may wish to receive unencrypted email regarding this application. If so, indicate your approval to receive unencrypted email by selecting `Yes' below, otherwise, select ` No.'
Yes. I authorize the Florida Department of Revenue to send information regarding this application using unencrypted email.
No. I wish to receive encrypted emails from the Florida Department of Revenue. (The software used to encrypt email requires a one-time passcode or a user account. ) | | Eligible Child Care Facility Information Complete this section if applying for a credit under section (s. ) 402 .261(2)(a) or (2)(b), Florida Statutes (F.S. ) . | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eligible Child Care Facility Name: | | Eligible Child Care Facility FEIN: | | | Street Address: | | | | | City: | State:
Florida | | ZIP: | | License Number Provided by Florida Department of Children and Families (if applicable): | | Telephone Number: | | | Email Address: | | | | DR-556000 N. 10/24 Page 2 of 4 Tax Type (choose one tax) Indicate the amount of credit allocation for the applicable tax. If applying for a credit against multiple taxes, a separate application must be submitted for each tax. $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Basis of Credit Corporate Income Tax Beginning Date of Tax Year: Ending Date of Tax Year: Insurance Premium Tax Taxable Year: Excise Tax on Malt Beverages For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Malt Beverage License Number: Excise Tax on Wine Beverages For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Wine Beverage License Number: Excise Tax on Liquor Beverages For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Liquor Beverage License Number: Use Tax due from a Direct Pay Permit Holder For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Sales Tax Certificate Number: Tax on Oil Production For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Tax on Gas Production For the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, Indicate average number of employees employed during the taxable or fiscal year for which you are applying (choose one): One to 19 employees Twenty to 2

FAQs

How does online application submission work for this program?

Submitting online creates a secure account, lets the applicant quickly complete the application, and provides a confirmation number with the date and time of submission. It also enables viewing a summary and the status of each application.

What authorizations are required for email communication?

The applicant must authorize the Florida Department of Revenue to respond using unencrypted email for access without additional steps, if desired. The form provides options to authorize unencrypted email or request encrypted emails.

What attachments are required when applying?

The form requires Form DR-556000A for the eligible child care facility statement and requires a proposal for establishing the eligible child care facility for employee use. It also notes that a credit cannot be claimed on a tax return until operations begin.

Sep 19, 2026

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