Tag: property taxes
Slowdown tax reform
The state legislature acts like the property tax and property insurance problems happened unexpectedly overnight. State economists were pointing out the coming train wreck early…
Reality check needed
The daily newspaper’s article on the impact of property tax reforms on the Community Maritime Park- ominously titled “Park money at risk” – has resurrected…
Counties fight back
Florida county governments are fighting back on property taxes, according to this article in the Miami Herald: Yes, county budgets have ballooned since the real-estate…
Tax swap – a mistake
Our state legislators are considering putting a constitutional amendment before the voters that will end property taxes and replace it with 2.5% sales tax increase….
State property tax solutions have problems
Gov. Crist’s idea of doubling homestead exemptions has a heavy price tag for local governments – $608.6 BILLION. He has already backtracked some and said…
Gaetz proposes limit on property taxes
Senator Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) said today he will support legislation, including a constitutional amendment, to limit property tax increases. Gaetz said the combination of skyrocketing…
Double digit sales tax may replace property taxes
So you are angry over your property tax bill? Would you rather pay more sales tax? Hmmm, how about 7.5 percent more – from the…
Did Chris Jones raise property values too much?
That’s what some homeowners are saying. Read our news story: New dispute rages over beach taxes Records at the Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate confirm…
