Budget Watch - Small Surplus Projected for Next Florida State Budget Tuesday, October 14, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide Florida lawmakers are expected to have a small budget surplus when they come to Tallahassee in 2015. State economists have predicted that funding a continuation budget next year will leave $336.2 million in available General Revenue funds. This is the fourth surplus in four years, despite being less than half of the surplus in fiscal year 2013-14. Read more
2014 Voter Guide Tuesday, September 16, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxpayer Guide, Voter Guides The Taxwatch Voter Guide for 2014 explains the three amendments facing voters this November. Read more
Budget Watch - Budget Outlook Becoming Clearer Wednesday, September 3, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide Florida's latest cycle of revenue and expenditure estimating conferences show that Florida is still in a healthy post-recession recovery; however, the conferences have resulted in forecasts with slightly tempered expectations. Generally, projections of revenues were reduced from the previous estimates, even though the funds are expected to continue to grow year over year. Read more
INFOGRAPHIC - Labor Day 2014 Sunday, August 31, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Economic Development, Taxpayer Guide This infographic shows job growth in Florida over the past year. Read more
INFOGRAPHIC: 2014 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Tuesday, July 29, 2014 / Categories: Research, Taxes, Budget/Approps, Taxpayer Guide From August 1-3, Floridians will save nearly $40 million in taxes while they shop tax-free for back-to-school supplies. Florida families can purchase clothing, school supplies, and even computers up to $750 tax-free. This infographic shows the estimated savings for taxpayers over the history of this annual tax holiday. Read more