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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: “Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners”

Skeptics of eliminating property taxes have argued that Florida would have to boost sales taxes to make up for lost revenue.
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The Florida House Speaker calls for a sales tax cut

The Florida bill would lower the rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent, reducing revenue by $5 billion per year.
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A Florida Republican proposes eliminating property taxes

SB 852 would study the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida. Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, filed the bill.
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A Florida Senator pitches a tax break for hardening homes

A Florida Senator is proposing a property tax break for people who try to make older homes more storm-resilient.

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A second Florida hurricane tax-free holiday continues until Sept. 6

Floridians can buy many hurricane-related items tax-free during the second tax holiday of 2024.
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A court backs Hillsborough Schools: its tax referendum will be on the November ballot

The Hillsborough County Commission can not decide whether a tax referendum for the county school system will go on this fall’s ballot.
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Florida’s back-to-school sales tax “holiday” has begun – here’s what you can save on

Through Aug. 11, shoppers will avoid paying sales taxes on most clothes, shoes, book bags, school supplies and personal computers.
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Florida collected more tax in May than was estimated

Florida general revenue tax collections in May were 4.2 percent higher than expected,
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Florida Supreme Court says Pinellas County can face taxes

A divided Florida Supreme Court ruled that Pinellas County can be required to pay taxes on land it owns in neighboring Pasco County.
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Here’s what you can get tax-free during Florida’s July tax holiday

The tax “holiday” will allow Florida shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a range of recreational items and activities throughout July.

Florida ‘disaster preparedness’ tax holiday runs through June 14

Through Saturday June 14, there will be no Florida sales tax on a variety of essential survival products. Items like batteries & flashlights,
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