2017 Taxpayer Independence Day

/ Categories: Research, Taxpayer Guide
On April 17th, Floridians will celebrate Taxpayer Independence Day 2017, the first day of the year where taxpayers are no longer working to pay off their tax bill but are working for themselves. This symbolic date, calculated by Florida TaxWatch, assumes that every dollar earned from the start of 2017 went to pay taxes at all levels of government.
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3/27/2017

The Effect of Repealing the Insurance Premium Tax

The 2017 Legislature is considering SB 378, a bill that would eliminate the insurance premium tax (IPT) credit. This report examines the issues involved with repealing the salary credit and concludes it should be maintained.
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3/31/2017

Strangling Enterprise Florida, VISIT FLORIDA Costly to Sunshine State's Future

Right now, jobs and the future of Florida’s economy are in jeopardy. That’s because some politicians in Tallahassee want to eliminate Florida’s economic development programs and slash the state’s tourism marketing efforts.

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4/4/2017

2017 How Florida Compares: Taxes

This annual report details how Florida stacks up against the rest of the nation in terms of taxes and fees.
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4/12/2017

Now is the Time to Eliminate the Business Rent Tax

It would be difficult to find a more clear and widespread competitive disadvantage faced by many Florida businesses than the Business Rent Tax (BRT). This report looks at how to provide relief.
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4/14/2017

Florida's Higher Ed System Leads the Way

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report put Florida atop the list
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4/17/2017

The Cost of Inaction on The Everglades

Currently more than eight million South Florida residents, almost one-third of the state’s population, directly rely on the Everglades system for freshwater supply. This report examines the cost of the status quo.

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4/18/2017

The Outlook for Tax Relief from the 2017 Legislature

This report is a look at the provisions in HB 7109, along with the Senate bills that contain one of these provisions and that have cleared at least one committee. Following this analysis is an examination of several bills and proposed constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes that could also impact the taxes Floridians pay.
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4/21/2017

Public Records Bill Consistent with TaxWatch Recs

Florida TaxWatch commends the House and Senate for passing this important bill. CS/CS/SB 80 now goes to Governor Scott for consideration.
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4/24/2017

Budget Watch - Proposed Budgets for FY2017-18 Far Apart

As we enter the penultimate week of the 2017 Legislative Session, the next state budget is still very much up in the air. The House and Senate spending plans are effectively $4 billion apart.
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4/25/2017

Budget Negotiations Take a Turn for the Worse

The Legislature needs to put aside their differences and negotiate a fiscally responsible budget all Floridians can be proud of.

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4/28/2017

Help Along the Road to Independence

Legislation aims to make it easier for Florida's foster children to obtain their first driver's license
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