The 2009 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report
Budget Turkeys, Research“A relatively small number of projects known as ‘turkeys’ found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of […]
Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2009! Independence Comes Four Days Earlier Than Last Year
Research, Taxes“This symbolic date (April 19) assumes that every dollar earned since January 1 goes to pay federal, state, and local tax obligations. “
How to Make Streamlined Sales Tax Legislation Revenue Neutral
Research, Taxes“Florida’s ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses are at a competitive disadvantage with internet marketers due to the fact they, unlike their online competitors, must charge sales
Establishing a Retirement Visa Would Help Revive Florida’s Vital Real Estate Industry
Research, Retirement“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
Florida Must Be Careful Not to Regulate or Tax the Hospitality Industry Out of Existence
Guest Columns, Research“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
Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Repealing Certain Sales Tax Exemptions Related to Providers of Homes and Services for Florida’s Aging
Research, TaxesThis Florida TaxWatch publication, Analysis of the Potential Economic Impact of Repealing Certain Sales Tax Exemptions Related to Providers of Homes and Services for Florida’s
The Positive Economic Impact of Solar Energy on the Sunshine State
Energy & Environment, Research, Transportation“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
Single Sales Factor Presentation before the Senate Select Committee on Florida’s Economy
Economic Development, ResearchThis PowerPoint presentation makes the case for altering Florida’s corporate income tax as a means of promoting capital formation and enhancing employment opportunities.
Analysis of the Collection and Allocation of Court-Related Revenues within Florida’s Judicial System
Corrections/Judicial, Research“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
The Economic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan on the Florida Economy: A Preliminary Analysis
ResearchFractional owners purchase an interest in an aircraft rather than purchasing or leasing the entire aircraft. This Special Report considers whether revisions are necessary in
What Florida Can Do to Spur Economic Growth: Modernizing Tax and Regulatory Policy in Telecommunications
Guest Columns, Research“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
Economic Impact Analysis of Florida’s Manufacturing Sector
Economic Development, Research“Manufacturing output in Florida has grown exponentially since 1977, while employment in the state’s manufacturing sector has grown much less. This Special Report looks at
Proposed Economic Stimulus Projects Bring $15.2 Billion to Florida Over Three Years
Economic Development, Research“From transportation to education to housing, this research report examines some of the key sectors of the Florida economy that stand to benefit from federal
Money for Unemployment Compensation from the Federal Economic Stimulus Take it or Leave it?
Economic Development, Guest Columns, Research“This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, presents side-by-side Pro and Con opinion pieces on whether Florida should accept federal stimulus funds for unemployment compensation.
The One-Two Punch that Could Roll Back Workers’ Compensation Reforms
Economic Development, Guest Columns, Research“The Workers’ Compensation Reform Act of 2003 is under siege. This report, written independently of Florida Taxwatch, explains how court rulings on the Act could
How Much Revenue Will the Seminole Gaming Compact Provide For Florida?
Economic Development, ResearchCasino revenues have far reaching impacts on other business and government revenues. This Research report details the economic side of the compact as currently written.
Excerpt from the Acceptance Speech of the Honorable Dean Cannon to be House Speaker Designate of the Florida House of Representatives
Guest Columns, Research“Warning against confusing compassion for action, Rep Cannon assumes the role of House Speaker Designate.”
Transforming Florida’s Corporate Income Tax to Encourage Capital Formation and Job Creation
Research, TaxesThe economic slump may present an opportunity for revitalization through tinkering with the Single Sales Factor (SSF) apportionment formula. This briefing examines what other states
The Economic Impacts of Restructuring Florida’s Sales and Use Taxes on Fractional Aircraft Ownership
Research, Taxes“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. “
Reviewing Sales Tax Exemptions
Research, Taxes“This PowerPoint presentation analyzing sales tax exemptions was presented to the Florida Senate Committee on Finance and Tax on March 12, 2009. “
