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As an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit taxpayer research institute & government watchdog for over forty-five years, Florida TaxWatch works to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government.
Florida TaxWatch Releases Florida Manufacturing: A Highly Productive and Integral Economic Driver, Reports Q3 2025 GDP Surpassed Tourism and Agriculture
Florida TaxWatch Announces Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2026
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New Labor Data Shows Weaker Labor Market Than Previously Expected
Since January 2025, the federal interest rate has remained unchanged at 4.25 to 4.5 percent. The rates have been steady in hopes of curbing inflation and bringing it down to two percent, as unemployment numbers were not concerning until now. The latest revision data, however, will likely push the Federal Reserve to cut rates in their next meeting this month to 4.00 to 4.25 percent.
Actions Florida Should Take to Help Taxpayers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
This blog post outlines the state’s response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and offers tax relief suggestions to ease the economic burden on impacted residents. It emphasizes extending tax deadlines and delaying property tax payments to mitigate financial stress. The recommendations include expanding relief to all affected areas, halting audits, providing refunds for destroyed property, and encouraging local governments to reduce millage rates. Additionally, it advocates for new legislation to refund property taxes for uninhabitable commercial properties and urges Congress to pass a federal Disaster Tax Relief Act.
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2026 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up
This Pre-Budget Edition of our annual Legislative Session Wrap-Up to bring you up to date on what passed and what didn’t, with a full follow-up planned once budget conference concludes.
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