2006 Annual Report
Annual Reports, ResearchThis Florida TaxWatch publication, 2006 Annual Report, is available for download via the document link attached to this post.
Florida TaxWatch Releases Report on Government Efficiency Task Force, Recommends Legislature Enact ‘Florida Government Efficiency Act’ in Statute
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 28, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released a report Government Efficiency Should Not Be Something We Only Do Every
How Florida Compares: Taxes 2022
Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThe annual Florida TaxWatch How Florida Compares: Taxes report ranks Florida’s state and local taxes against those levied around the nation. The nearly 40 tables, charts, and graphs in this report provide comprehensive information on state and local tax rates, tax collections, and other government revenues for all 50 states, and historical information for Florida.
Instructional Expenses: Prek-12 Education Spending
Blog, Education, ResearchWhere and how well our school districts spend our education dollars can have a profound impact on student academic achievement and success. Historically, education makes up about one-fourth of Florida’s total budget. Florida TaxWatch believes that shifting education spending away from administrative and other expenses and toward classroom/instructional expenses is beneficial.
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.
Comments to the Honorable Ed Hooper, Chair, and Members of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Tourism regarding SB 72 –
Press ReleasesLast month, Florida TaxWatch released an independent research report entitled “The Best Defense Is A Good Offense: The Economic Impact of Protecting Responsible Floridians from COVID-Related Civil Liability.”
Comments to the Honorable Jeff Brandes, Chair, and Members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary Regarding SB 72:
Press ReleasesMy name is Dominic M. Calabro, and I am President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, taxpayer research institute and government watchdog which, for 40 years, has worked hard to improve the productivity and accountability of Florida government. Last week, Florida TaxWatch released an independent research report entitled, “The Best Defense Is A Good Offense: The Economic Impact of Protecting Responsible Floridians from COVID-Related Civil Liability.” Copies of the report have been made available to members and staff of the Committee and are available at FloridaTaxWatch.org/Research. We look forward to discussing the findings with you and your staff as the Liability Shield protections conversation progresses.
Repealing The Non-Homestead Exemption Cap Could Result In Annual $700 Million Tax Increase
Press ReleasesA new report from the state’s independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute, Florida TaxWatch, shows that failure to make permanent the non-homestead exemption cap could result in Floridians paying as much as $700 million more in property taxes annually. However, Florida voters will have the chance to protect themselves from higher property taxes by voting “yes” on Amendment 2 this November.
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 Unwraps $2 Billion Gift to State’s Taxpayers
Press ReleasesToday, Florida TaxWatch held a press conference outlining the Florida Government Efficiency Task Force (GETF) final report, which details 29 recommendations that would improve government operations while saving hard-working Florida taxpayers’ money. The potential cost-savings the state could realize if these recommendations were implemented could exceed $2 billion annually.
