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.
2012 Turkey Watch List by Counties
Budget Turkeys, Research“The 2012 Turkey List organized by county. NOTE: Designed for 11×17 paper, will print at 50% on 8.5×11.”
2012 Turkey Watch List
Budget Turkeys, Research“The 2012 Turkey List organized by budget line item. NOTE: Designed for 11×17 paper, will print at 50% on 8.5×11.”
2026 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up – Special Session Edition
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesIntroduction The 2026 Legislative Session, and its attendant special sessions, are finally over. For the second year in row, the Legislature could not complete its
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
Press 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.
Florida’s Housing Market: Trends of Supply and Demand
Housing Affordability, ResearchAs Florida continues to grow, the development of infrastructure (e.g., roads, water and wastewater systems, parks, etc.) must keep pace. In January 2023, Florida TaxWatch released “Economic Commentary: An Update on Florida’s Housing Rental Market,” which evaluated the troubles Florida has experienced with the ever-rising cost of rent. In Florida, the cost of rent has jumped by 36 percent since 2020, with much of the increase occurring in 2021 alone.
ARE BIG PROPERTY VALUE INCREASES GOING TO MEAN BIG TAX INCREASES?
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesFlorida’s housing market is raging, with growth in property values not seen since the housing bubble. Property appraisers certified the state’s taxable value for 2022 on July 1 and these values are currently being used by local governments and school districts in setting new property tax rates and developing budgets for FY 2022-23. The growth in property values has set the stage for what could be significant tax increases for Florida’s citizens and businesses.
Florida TaxWatch Releases 2022 How Counties Compare
Press ReleasesTallahassee, Fla. – Today, during Florida TaxWatch’s (FTW) spring meeting in Tampa, the taxpayer research institute released 2022 How Counties Compare. Complementing the larger How Florida Compares research series, this report analyzes Florida’s 67 counties and the myriad of local governments within the state, offering community leaders, elected officials, and members of the media insight into tax rates, tax collections, other revenue sources, and government expenditures.
