[philnpat]

I'd like to let my brother-in-law and sister-in-law stay in our home in TV for a month this winter. When I transfer my IDs over to them, will this set off a red flag with the Florida Tax Department?

[mfp509]

I think you would just get them guest passes, providing they live outside the radius of whatever it is. If you own the house, I believe you can do it that way.

[Jane52]

Originally Posted by mfp509

I think you would just get them guest passes, providing they live outside the radius of whatever it is. If you own the house, I believe you can do it that way.

How many days/weeks can a person have a guest pass (i.e. if we wanted to let relatives use our place for 5-6 weeks)?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by philnpat

I'd like to let my brother-in-law and sister-in-law stay in our home in TV for a month this winter. When I transfer my IDs over to them, will this set off a red flag with the Florida Tax Department?

I am not the brightest bulb in the chandelier so I can't think why the Florida Tax Department would have interest in your house guests.

It seems like that would not be a problem.

[golfnut]

i believe they need your ID's to golf free on the executive courses....gn

[philnpat]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am not the brightest bulb in the chandelier so I can't think why the Florida Tax Department would have interest in your house guests.

It seems like that would not be a problem.

I was led to believe that the Tax Dept would be looking for their 9% cut for rentals through the ID transfer.

[redwitch]

You're gifting, so it's really not an issue. So far as I know, TV doesn't report turned in IDs or picked up guest/temporary resident ids to state or county officials. I know of several rentals where taxes are not paid, even though they should be.

[Ohiogirl]

I have rented out my CYV for over 4 years, now we're moving down in mid-October for about 7 mos. We have two 8-10 day trips planned and are having friends stay in our house while we're gone this winter. We will turn in our IDs and get them resident guest passes so they can golf for free on the executive courses, and use the sports pools.

I think it would be a good idea to write up a statement saying they are dog or house-sitting, and not renting. Have them sign it, then if you are ever audited by Florida, you can easily access info to support your case. I don't think The Villages turns anything in to the Fla Dept of Tax Revenue, it's just that if someone is trying to pull something on them, the Villages ID records would probably be investigated. That's why I think the statement would be a good idea to keep in a file somewhere.

[philnpat]

Ohiogirl,
Thanks for the good advice. That's exactly what I'm going to do. I'm probably being over-cautious but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Phil

[quidam65]

I'm not sure you have to go through all these hoops. I'm not aware of any rule that limits the amount of time a person over age 19 can visit (the 30-day rule applies to those under age 19), so simply get them their guest passes for the time they'll be visiting and be done with it.

[784caroline]

You dont get it...A guest pass does NOT provide a visitor free golf. They need the ID cards.