Q4 2018 Broward Schools SMART Program Report Review
Broward BOC, Local Government, ResearchDistributed to the Bond Oversight Committee on October 8, 2018, this report examines the SMART program quarterly report for Q4 of FY2018.
Florida TaxWatch Joins Taxpayers In Celebrating Taxpayer Independence Day – April 14Th, 2018
Press ReleasesOn Saturday, Floridians will celebrate the first day of the year where taxpayers are finally earning money for themselves and not for the tax collector. Taxpayer Independence Day, calculated by Florida TaxWatch, assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local obligations.
Florida TaxWatch Provides Report on the 2025 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit, Cites Industry Contribution of More Than $80 Billion to Florida’s GDP
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 20, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released its 2025 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit: Summary Report and was honored to participate
FY2021-22 Revenue Collections Beat Estimate by $3.8 Billion
Budget/Approps, ResearchThe Revenue Estimating Conference (REC) met on August 16, 2022, to develop the state’s new forecast for general revenue (GR) collections. After the close of FY2021-22, which wildly exceed revenue expectations, the REC increased the estimates for FY2022-23 and 2023-24 by a total of $5.3 billion.
Florida TaxWatch Releases Summary of the 2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit
ReleasesTallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch, the state’s premier independent, nonpartisan policy research institute, is releasing a report entitled Manufacturing a Transformational Shift: Expanding Florida’s Workforce Development Through Sector Strategies. It features a comprehensive summary of the 2021 MakeMore Manufacturing Summit, which included a series of four events (three virtual and one in-person) from June through October 2021, bringing together thought leaders such as Associated Industries of Florida, CareerSource Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, and FloridaMakes to elevate the importance of the Manufacturing industry in Florida and identify ways to strengthen and advance Florida’s economy by improving the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of its Manufacturing sector.
2021 How Florida Compares: Taxes
Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideHave you ever wondered how Florida’s taxes stack up against the taxes in other states? If so, this report is for you.
Florida TaxWatch Announces Five Taxpayer Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session
ReleasesTallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch today announced five taxpayer priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session, which will begin on March 2 and adjourn on April 30.
Comments to the Honorable Ed Hooper, Chair, and Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism Regarding SB 704 –
ReleasesIn November 2018, Florida TaxWatch released an independent research report entitled “Is the Sun Setting on Film In Florida.” Our report highlights the critical economic need to consider incentives for the film and television industry as part of the state’s overall economic development strategy.
November 2020 News Highlights
In the NewsFlorida TaxWatch is constantly looking to spread the word about our research, recommendations, and programs, all in pursuit of serving each and every taxpayer in Florida. Below is just a selection of where we’ve popped up in the last few weeks!
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.
