2017 How Florida Compares: Taxes
Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThis annual report details how Florida stacks up against the rest of the nation in terms of taxes and fees.
Florida TaxWatch Announces Two New Hires in CyRhonda Flanagan, Director of Membership and Engagement, and Brandi Gunder, Vice President of Research
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 5, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson, christina@on3pr.com, 850.391.5040 Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch (FTW) today announced two new professionals joining the ranks of its independent,
Florida TaxWatch Releases 2023 How Counties Compare
ReleasesTallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released the 2023 How Florida Counties Compare report, which examines Florida’s 67 counties and the myriad of local governments within the state, comparing the revenue and expenditure profiles of counties to give taxpayers an overview of how their local government stacks up against the other counties.
Debate in Public Schools
Blog, Education, ResearchHow can scholastic debate and the business community work together to drive Florida’s students forward? One option is to look at existing programs, like the Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Debate Initiative, which now boasts approximately 15,000 students in every high school and learning center, every middle school, and in more than 100 elementary schools. The Initiative is a partnership between BCPS and local businesses, whose sponsorships and donations are critical in supporting debate opportunities for BCPS students.
Florida TaxWatch Announces Executive Officers for 2021 Board of Trustees
ReleasesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) announced the appointment of its Executive Officers for the 2021 Board of Trustees and named former U.S. Senator George S. LeMieux as Chairman of the Board.
Florida TaxWatch Briefing: Florida’s Top Public Employers by County
ReleasesTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its latest briefing, Florida’s Top Public Employers by County, analyzing the prevalence of public employment in Florida by county. According to TaxWatch’s research, a single government entity is the largest employer in the county in 61 of Florida’s 67 counties and at least one government entity is in the top five largest employers in every county in Florida. Public entities fall under four levels: federal, state, county and municipal governments.
New Charter Schools Report Shows Gains
BlogAccording to a July 2017 report by the Foundation for Excellence in Education, Florida’s charter school sector is one of the largest and fastest-improving in the nation.
Will Voters Raise Taxes on Non-Homestead Property?
BlogIf you own non-homestead property, there is a chance you will be seeing a significant tax increase on that property in 2019.
Cruise Industry Anchors Florida Tourism
BlogThe booming cruise industry is a significant driver of the state’s job market and, according to a recent report, is directly responsible for 138,300 Florida jobs.
The “He-Said, She-Said” of Medicaid Managed Care
BlogThe Senate Appropriation Subcommittee on Health and Human Services learned just how expensive getting old is, particularly when nursing home care is required.
