The Taxpayer’s Guide to Florida’s FY2026-27 State Budget
Budget & Appropriations, ResearchDear Fellow Taxpayer, Florida TaxWatch is pleased to present taxpayers with a guide to the FY2026-27 state budget, which went into effect July 1, 2026. […]
Florida TaxWatch Takes Closer Look at DROP, Recommends Reforms to Either Close to New Enrollees or Hold Program at Current Scope
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 6, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released A Closer Look At The Deferred Retirement Option Program to examine how
A Closer Look At The Deferred Retirement Option Program
Research, RetirementDear Fellow Taxpayer Many of Florida’s longest-serving public employees take part in a program that lets them formally retire “on paper” while continuing to work
2026 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up – Special Session Edition
Budget & Appropriations, Research, TaxesIntroduction The 2026 Legislative Session, and its attendant special sessions, are finally over. For the second year in row, the Legislature could not complete its
Florida TaxWatch Announces Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day 2026
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Florida TaxWatch announced today that Friday, April 17 is Florida Taxpayer Independence Day (TID) 2026. This
The Fiscal and Economic Impacts of Nova Southeastern University on Florida’s Economy
Economic Development, Education, Health Care, Research, ROI Study, Taxes, Workforce DevelopmentNSU generated an estimated $293.1 million in state and local taxes within the Tri-County region in FY 2024-25 and an estimated $305.1 million in state and local taxes in FY 2024-25.
Florida TaxWatch Encourages Use of State Housing Tax Credits to Address Florida’s Workforce and Affordable Housing Deficits
Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 CONTACT: Christina Johnson, christina@on3pr.com, 850.391.5040 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released a report, More States Are Using State-Level Tax Credits to
Economic Commentary: An Update on Florida’s Housing Rental Market
Economic Development, Housing Affordability, ResearchThe increase of rental prices burdens the budgets of Floridians—whose budgets are already burdened by inflated prices on goods—and results in long-lasting implications for Florida’s workforce.
How Florida Compares: Taxes 2022
Research, Taxes, Taxpayer GuideThe annual Florida TaxWatch How Florida Compares: Taxes report ranks Florida’s state and local taxes against those levied around the nation. The nearly 40 tables, charts, and graphs in this report provide comprehensive information on state and local tax rates, tax collections, and other government revenues for all 50 states, and historical information for Florida.
Florida Voters Continue to Say Yes to Proposed Tax Increases
Research, TaxesAt the state level, taxpayers in Florida have enjoyed tax cuts passed by the Legislature every year since 2009. However, at the local level, Florida voters continue to vote to significantly increase the taxes they pay. A 2021 Florida TaxWatch report discovered that since 2010, Floridians voted to increase their own taxes 142 times. This includes voting to extend existing expiring tax levies.
