The CRC Appears to be a Secret
BlogA new survey from TaxWatch finds that very few Floridians are aware of the Commission
Florida TaxWatch Statement on Funding for VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida
Press ReleasesFlorida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro released the following statement following the passage of House Bill 1A during Special Session A.
New Rules Increased Transparency and Accountability for Member Projects, Resulting in Fewer Turkeys
Press ReleasesBudget Turkeys are items, usually local member projects, that are added to the appropriations bill in during the budget conference that circumvent established competitive review processes. The Budget Turkey label does not signify judgment of a project’s worthiness.
Failure to Fund Tourism Would Devastate the Sunshine State
Press ReleasesFlorida tourism is an absolutely critical industry to the state, employing millions of people and contributing millions of dollars to state coffers. Despite its importance to the Sunshine State, tourism is in the crosshairs of the Florida House, a costly decision according to the latest report by the state’s premier non-partisan government watchdog, Florida TaxWatch.
Will Voters Raise Taxes on Non-Homestead Property?
BlogIf you own non-homestead property, there is a chance you will be seeing a significant tax increase on that property in 2019.
Budget Watch – Projected Surplus Not As Large As It Seems
Budget & Appropriations, Research, Taxpayer GuideIt is estimated that the 2016 Florida Legislature will have a budget surplus for FY2016-17, meaning major budget cuts should not be needed and there should be some money left over for new initiatives. After funding a continuation budget, including expected cost increases in current programs and other historically funded items, it is anticipated that there will be $635.4 million (including an allowance for $1 billion in cash reserves) in General Revenue (GR) left over.
2015 How Florida Compares – Education
Budget & Appropriations, Education, Research, Taxpayer GuideThis annual publication takes a look at how Florida stacks up to the nation in terms of educational enrollment, outcomes, and investment.
