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Florida’s Landmark Tax Package a Boon for Consumers, Businesses Original
Florida’s tax relief package, part of the 2025 state budget, will deliver over $2 billion in savings and eliminates two statewide taxes. With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ (R) signature June 30, the legislation will provide significant cost savings for businesses and simplify compliance for property managers. It also will reduce aviation businesses’ costs and give millions of consumers much-needed relief via a monthlong permanent sales tax holiday.
2nd Time Will Likely Be The Charm For Florida's Wayfair Bill
Law360 (August 22, 2019, 2:25 PM EDT) -- Florida is one of only two sales tax-imposing states that have not implemented the U.S. Supreme Court’s seminal 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. decision[1] authorizing states to impose sales tax collection responsibilities on remote sellers lacking a physical presence in the state. That dubious distinction would end under recently filed proposed legislation. Senate Bill 126 by Sen.
INSIGHT: Florida’s Solar Energy Production to Skyrocket in Next Decade
In 2018, solar energy production in the Sunshine State only made up approximately 1.5 percent of Florida’s energy portfolio. Over the next 10 years, the state’s solar energy production is projected to increase nearly tenfold. This includes the installation of an estimated 7,125 megawatts of new solar generation based on a review of the ten-year site plans for the electric utilities.
Florida Tax Exemptions Are Available for Solar Farms
As solar projects continue to expand across the Sunshine State, developers should be aware of all cost-saving opportunities available. Currently, Florida law provides significant state and local tax exemptions to solar farmers. Each exemption applies to a broad list of devices and equipment used as part of a solar energy system.
Pass Amendment 2 for true tax equity | Opinion
On Oct. 18, the Democrat published an opinion on the self-described “tricky” proposal, Amendment 2, which was said to benefit only a few “commercial” properties. While I agree with Mr. Phipps’ general statement that “good tax policy means treating everybody the same,” voting no on Amendment 2 will not move Florida closer to equal property tax treatment. Nor will it be good tax policy.
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