(1) Secured by Mortgage or Deed of Trust: A bond secured by a mortgage or deed of trust which is recorded in this state is subject to tax.

Terms Used In Florida Regulations 12B-4.042

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
    (2) Religious Non-Profit Corporation: A bond issued by a church corporation is subject to tax. (1932 Op. Att’y. Gen. Fla. 1931-32 Biennial Report, Page 396 (Jan. 7, 1932))
    (3) Certificate of Indebtedness: A certificate of indebtedness secured by a mortgage is subject to tax. (Letter from the Att’y. Gen. Fla. to the State Comptroller (March 17, 1932))
Rulemaking Authority 201.11, 213.06(1) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 201.07. History-New 8-18-73, Formerly 12A-4.42, Amended 12-26-77, Formerly 12B-4.42, Amended 12-5-89, 12-30-97.