/tags/taxes taxes en-US SAčúŒÊŽ«Ä± Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:00 GMT /development/2026-06-02/for-one-small-town-in-palm-beach-county-one-big-condo-building-means-one-big-tax-boost Nautilus 220 waterfront condo could drive 50% tax windfall for tiny Lake Park, delivering on the town’s Christmas wish. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:00 GMT /development/2026-06-02/for-one-small-town-in-palm-beach-county-one-big-condo-building-means-one-big-tax-boost Joel Engelhardt | Stet News /government-politics/2026-05-28/desantis-calls-for-special-legislative-session-on-property-taxes-to-begin-monday Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask lawmakers to schedule a referendum in November to gradually eliminate most property taxes. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:53:56 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-28/desantis-calls-for-special-legislative-session-on-property-taxes-to-begin-monday Steve Newborn /government-politics/2026-02-19/florida-house-passes-proposed-amendment-to-immediately-phase-out-property-taxes The Florida House of Representatives approved a joint resolution on Thursday to put in motion a possible constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would completely end non-school property taxes for homesteaded properties beginning on Jan. 1, 2027. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:39:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-02-19/florida-house-passes-proposed-amendment-to-immediately-phase-out-property-taxes Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /business/2025-09-18/noting-political-risk-gop-house-member-reveals-plan-to-end-property-taxes State Rep. Ryan Chamberlin, from Marion County, revealed his “Freedom 1,2,3” proposal to reporters during a Zoom press conference on Tuesday. The move came months after Gov. Ron DeSantis first pressured state lawmakers to eliminate the tax. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT /business/2025-09-18/noting-political-risk-gop-house-member-reveals-plan-to-end-property-taxes Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-08-27/costs-increased-amid-failed-desantis-presidential-campaign-state-reports-show The 2023-2024 fiscal year included a substantial amount of the time DeSantis ran for the Republican presidential nomination. He dropped out of the race in January 2024. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:07:58 GMT /government-politics/2025-08-27/costs-increased-amid-failed-desantis-presidential-campaign-state-reports-show Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2025-05-10/survey-shows-more-floridians-support-a-property-tax-cut-vs-sales-tax-cut In the survey of 1,200 Floridians taken in April, 46% said they support eliminating property taxes while 32% supported reducing sales taxes. Sat, 10 May 2025 18:53:34 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-10/survey-shows-more-floridians-support-a-property-tax-cut-vs-sales-tax-cut Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-05-04/florida-house-senate-leaders-reach-budget-framework-deal-2-8-billion-tax-cuts House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, made the announcement on the final scheduled night of a contentious 60-day legislative session. Lawmakers had to approve an extension of the session because they did not finish the budget. Sun, 04 May 2025 13:38:01 GMT /government-politics/2025-05-04/florida-house-senate-leaders-reach-budget-framework-deal-2-8-billion-tax-cuts Jim Turner, Tom Urban and Dara Kam | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2025-04-26/desantis-conservatives-gather-at-capitol-to-denounce-florida-gop-house-agenda As a show of support, supporters of Gov. Ron DeSantis called for a “Rally in Tally” Friday afternoon at the Capitol in support of his “Freedom Agenda.” Sun, 27 Apr 2025 03:46:55 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-26/desantis-conservatives-gather-at-capitol-to-denounce-florida-gop-house-agenda Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2024-12-12/how-a-decades-old-loophole-lets-billionaires-avoid-medicare-taxes ProPublica’s “Secret IRS Files” series contains examples of billionaire financiers who avoided Medicare tax despite earning huge amounts from their companies. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:15:42 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-12/how-a-decades-old-loophole-lets-billionaires-avoid-medicare-taxes Paul Kiel | ProPublica /government-politics/2024-03-13/irs-direct-file-free-tax-filing-florida After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states, including Florida. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:45:31 GMT /government-politics/2024-03-13/irs-direct-file-free-tax-filing-florida Associated Press