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Danny McAuliffeJune 20, 2018

The state continues to be a relatively low-tax environment, but Floridians still face higher local tax burdens than others, according to a new report from fiscal watchdog nonprofit Florida TaxWatch. One of just seven states without a personal income tax, Florida’s state and local tax revenue figures out to $5,679 per person — the ninth-lowest […]

Associated PressOctober 30, 2015

In proposing the U.S. adopt a flat tax coupled with a levy similar to a European-style value added tax, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is contributing to a division in the Republican presidential field. Some simply want to cut existing rates. But others — Cruz among them — suggest scrapping the nation’s tax code entirely and […]

Ryan RaySeptember 21, 2015

A new report released Monday by online financial services firm WalletHub says Florida ranks near the bottom nationally when it comes to the fairness of its state and local taxes. The survey evaluated the taxes levied by all 50 states – broken down by income, property, sales & excise and “other” taxes – and how they are levied […]

Daniel TilsonApril 10, 2014

If you were among the most wealthy, privileged and politically powerful business people in Florida, and you prioritized limitless monetary gain over and above social responsibility to the state you called home; what would be the most troublesome obstacles in your path? Taxation would have to be “Private Enemy No. 1.” Paying personal income or […]

Daniel TilsonDecember 2, 2013

What if you were part of a strategic planning team tasked 35 years or so ago with helping America’s most profitable businesses and richest citizens avoid and evade taxation, regulation and other social responsibilities historically mandated by government? Of course, many would shudder at the very thought of being in on such a scheme, but […]

Tag: taxation

Report: Overall taxation low, but local burdens high

Ted Cruz adds to GOP divide on how best to overhaul tax system

Reliance on property, sales taxes holds Florida back in new tax-fairness report

Daniel Tilson: A tale of two Floridas

Daniel Tilson: Undermining national trust