Establishing a Retirement Visa Would Help Revive Florida's Vital Real Estate Industry

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"Given the slumping real estate market, this special report proposes the creation of a retirement visa, which would allow foreign retirees to spend their later years in the U.S., allowing them to invest in real estate, while keeping them out of the labor pool. "
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Florida Must Be Careful Not to Regulate or Tax the Hospitality Industry Out of Existence

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"With the premise that Florida's hospitality industry is in danger of being taxed to unprofitability, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, stresses the need for caution before considering further regulation of this vital business. "
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What Florida Can Do to Spur Economic Growth: Modernizing Tax and Regulatory Policy in Telecommunications

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"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, shows that while Florida's communications industry has already invested a great deal of capital in the state, there is much more to be done in the interest of long-term economic growth. "
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The Positive Economic Impact of Solar Energy on the Sunshine State

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"Putting the 'sun' in the Sunshine state, this briefing enumerates the benefits of expanding solar energy production in Florida. Delaying solar projects would put Florida at a competitive disadvantage with other states. "
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Single Sales Factor Presentation before the Senate Select Committee on Florida's Economy

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This PowerPoint presentation makes the case for altering Florida's corporate income tax as a means of promoting capital formation and enhancing employment opportunities.
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Analysis of the Collection and Allocation of Court-Related Revenues within Florida's Judicial System

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"This Special Report examines the court system's cost efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and related issues. Among the findings: cost efficiency standards could result in cost savings of between $34 million and $140 million. "
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The Economic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan on the Florida Economy: A Preliminary Analysis

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Fractional owners purchase an interest in an aircraft rather than purchasing or leasing the entire aircraft. This Special Report considers whether revisions are necessary in the tax policy covering such aircraft.
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Reviewing Sales Tax Exemptions

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"This PowerPoint presentation analyzing sales tax exemptions was presented to the Florida Senate Committee on Finance and Tax on March 12, 2009. "
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The Economic Impacts of Restructuring Florida's Sales and Use Taxes on Fractional Aircraft Ownership

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"An estimated 218,300 jobs would be created in Florida under the economic stimulus package. This Special Report shows the areas most likely to benefit. "
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Transforming Florida's Corporate Income Tax to Encourage Capital Formation and Job Creation

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The economic slump may present an opportunity for revitalization through tinkering with the Single Sales Factor (SSF) apportionment formula. This briefing examines what other states are doing this and presents some options for Florida.
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Florida Economic Forecast: Q1 2025

Florida's economy has been growing to new heights these past years -- reaching nearly $1.5 trillion. The Q1 2025 economic forecast by Florida TaxWatch examines key trends in population growth, employment, income, GDP, and tourism, offering valuable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and taxpayers.

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