Drew WilsonApril 4, 2022
4min0
The package includes a sales tax exemption on World Cup matches and qualifying events.
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Drew WilsonApril 4, 2022
Gray RohrerFebruary 22, 2022
6min0
'This is a tax bill that, from my perspective, stands up for the little guy.'
Drew WilsonMarch 7, 2020
8min734
The state's largest county is singled out.
Guest AuthorMarch 7, 2020
6min1178
Without a solution, these companies could be forced to make cuts — possibly jobs — or increase prices.
Staff ReportsAugust 5, 2018
5min501
The second biggest shopping holiday of the year is here. No, it’s not the U.S. Coast Guard’s birthday, not in Florida at least. It’s the “Back-to-School” sales tax holiday. According to the Florida Retail Federation, the weekend — scheduled yearly by Florida lawmakers — is second only to Black Friday when it comes to getting […]
Drew WilsonOctober 17, 2017
2min215
President Donald Trump’s tax plan and the effect it could have on the Bay area will the topic of a discussion panel set for Saturday morning in St. Petersburg. The panel, titled “Trump’s Top-First Tax Plan: A Community Conversation” will be held at the Enoch Davis Recreation Center, 1111 18th Ave. S, and will run […]
Gary FineoutMarch 11, 2016
4min399
The Florida Legislature is expected on Friday to approve a more than $82.3 billion budget for 2016-17 that is roughly 5 percent larger than this year’s budget. Here are a few key items you should know about: – EDUCATION: The new budget increases day-to-day public school spending by $458 million, which translates into a 1 […]
Jim RosicaJanuary 11, 2016
4min189
Gov. Rick Scott is continuing his soapbox tour of the Florida Legislature on behalf of his proposed $1 billion in business and other tax cuts for 2016-17. On Monday, he visited the Senate Finance and Tax Committee, where he got a largely cordial and positive reception, even from the panel’s Democrats. The 2016 Legislative Session starts Tuesday. […]
Phil AmmannNovember 5, 2015
3min283
Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) is applauding Gov. Rick Scott’s call for $1 billion in tax cuts for small businesses and manufacturing. As reported Thursday, Scott recommended the amount even though it is likely the Republican-controlled Legislature will resist such a massive tax cut package. The governor is arguing for dramatic cuts, saying that it […]
Phil AmmannJune 15, 20153min284
Floridians will get a 10-day tax break on school supplies, computers and clothes under a more than $400 million tax cut package approved by the Florida Legislature. The Senate on Monday passed the tax cut bill by a 34-2 margin. The Florida House also approved it by a 91-2 margin and sent it to the […]