Florida is neglecting millions of dollars in federal tax incentives, according to this Briefing. Federal legislation allows for tax deductions to offset the cost of […]
The federal government shutdown is negatively affecting tax revenues and capital investment in Florida, according to this report, which outlines the potential impacts an extended
The Legislative Budget Commission has adopted the Long-Range Financial Outlook, which contains an expected budget surplus of $846 million for FY 2014-15. This marks the
This report illustrates the positive impact of business development and trade missions on Florida’s economy, highlighting the opportunities the missions create for Florida businesses, and
UPDATED: With Vetoes The 2013 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report identifies $106.8 million in Budget Turkeys. This annual Report identifies appropriations that appear in the
The 2013 Florida TaxWatch Turkey Watch Report identifies $106.8 million in Budget Turkeys. This annual Report identifies appropriations that appear in the budget at the
According to this Briefing, progress on the organization of state-owned lands and facilities records has been made, although there is more to be done. The
Sunday, April 21, is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2013, as estimated by Florida TaxWatch. On that day, Floridians are finally earning money for themselves–not for
Encouraging an increase in manufacturing would allow Florida to further diversify its economy and produce more high-wage jobs for Floridians. The Florida Legislature can help
Repealing an insurance premium tax credit that was designed to encourage insurance company jobs in Florida without fully assessing the impacts would be unwise, according
According to this Briefing, When the Legislature wants to sweep a trust fund, it should be required to introduce a separate general bill for each
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration should continue with its planned July 1, 2013 implementation of a prospective payment plan for Medicaid hospital inpatients
Florida’s claim bill process is in need of reform. This process—by which persons can petition the legislature for payment of tort claims against government—has received
If the “Sequester” kicks in on March 1, the immediate cuts to the budget authority are $85 billion, and the Congressional Budget Office has indicated
This Briefing looks at the history of the CST in Florida, compares Florida’s rates to other states, finding that Florida is the fourth-highest state in
Due primarily to its substantial and unpredictable long-term costs, the Florida TaxWatch Government Cost Saving Task Force has made recommendations to reform the current Florida
This Budget Watch looks at the details of the Governor’s $74.2 billion proposed budget for FY2013-14.
This month’s Economic Commentary focuses on job growth in Florida during 2012. The analysis shows that Florida has continued its recovery from its most recent
The economic modeling done in this Report, looking at the impact of investing more in Florida’s tourism industry, indicates that the Florida tourism industry reaching
Continuing a legacy that has resulted in the savings of at least $3.5 billion in Floridians’ hard-earned tax dollars over the last four years alone,
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