property taxes: Florida's Amendment 5 takes a permanent dive - 09/04/08 04:28 PM
Three proposed constitutional amendments were pulled off Florida's November ballot by the Supreme Court. The big one is Amendment 5 which was the proposed tax swap that was quite controversial to say the least. Amendments 7 and 9 regarding school vouchers were also removed. The Supreme Court decisions were unanimous and final for all … (1 comments)
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property taxes: Property tax assessed values are going down - the first rumblings - 06/02/08 09:29 AM
I knew it was only a matter of time before I saw a story about this. Orlando Sentinel front page article.
I have mentioned several times recently that the local governments would be stinging with the pain come the Fall of 2008 when assessed values start dropping down to the levels they were … (2 comments)
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property taxes: Another tax proposal on the Florida ballot for November - 04/27/08 10:23 AM
On the same day that the Florida House passed a tax cut bill that looks to go nowhere, the Taxation and Budget Reform Committee has agreed to put on the November ballot a different tax proposal measure.
The proposed constitutional amendment would make some radical changes to property tax bills. The … (0 comments)
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property taxes: Florida House passes fantastic property tax reform, but in the Senate ... - 04/25/08 09:29 AM
On Thursday, the Florida House passed a serious property tax cut measure with votes basically split along party lines. The Florida Senate however is a bit more reluctant and odds are high that the bill will not pass there.
The House bill follows the proposal of House President Marco Rubio's Cut Property Taxes Now group … (0 comments)
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property taxes: Major tax proposals on the drawing board in Florida - 03/31/08 03:46 PM
There are proposals being discussed right now to make sweeping tax reforms throughout Florida. When the legislature is in session you never know what interesting ideas they might come up with. Additionally this year Florida's Taxation and Budget Reform Commission is considering putting some amendments on the November ballot.
There is … (2 comments)
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property taxes: 2008 Florida legislative session begins today - 03/05/08 02:41 PM
The Florida legislature started their 2008 session this morning. You never know what crazy things can get proposed when these guys get busy.
Something I did like was that Governor Crist said in his opening remarks, "We can and should continue to fight for property tax relief and I encourage the Taxation … (1 comments)
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property taxes: The first legal challenge to Amendment 1 - 02/14/08 01:51 PM
Now that the property tax Amendment 1 has passed, it was inevitable that a lawsuit regarding its constitutionality would ensue. I think most people knew it would be coming. Governor Charlie Crist stated repeatedly that if passed the amendment's constitutionality would be upheld by the courts. I guess now we will just … (5 comments)
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property taxes: Hey Florida, where did all that surplus tax money go? - 02/11/08 04:52 PM
That seems to be a big question on many Florida citizens minds. Florida cities and counties overwhelmingly complain and cry foul about any tax cuts whatsoever, but at the same time they will not answer this basic question. Where did the money go?
Well I have been doing a little research on … (6 comments)
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property taxes: The property tax amendment passed. Now what? - 02/01/08 11:44 AM
So amendment #1 passed on election day. 64% For and 36% Against - almost 2 to 1. So what does this mean for the Florida economy and real estate market???
I would love to believe what the Florida Association of Realtors and Governor Crist have stated about this stimulating the market, but I … (2 comments)
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property taxes: TV news interview for Amendment #1 - Florida property taxes - 01/28/08 09:37 AM
Saturday morning I received a phone call from a reporter at Fox News 35 television. She wanted to get some unbiased opinions about Amendment #1 on Florida property taxes. I've never been on TV before. An interesting experience to say the least.
Here is a link to the interview. Fox News 35 interview.
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property taxes: Florida votes on Tuesday, January 29,2008 - 01/27/08 09:43 AM
Regardless of how you feel about the candidates or the issues, please do not forget to get to your polling places and vote this Tuesday. There is a lot at stake and typically non-November elections show a lower voter turnout. That means each voter gets a lot more influence weighted by their vote because … (1 comments)
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property taxes: Your Florida property tax money being used to fight Amendment 1 - 01/25/08 10:43 AM
Whether you are for or against the property tax amendment known as Amendment #1, this has to irk you. About 40 cities and counties in Florida have banned together along with the Florida League of Cities to send out a direct mail piece to get you to vote no. Your property tax dollars … (1 comments)
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property taxes: Why I am voting Yes on Amendment #1 - 01/16/08 03:43 PM
Writing my previous article on this subject got me to really think hard about the consequences of this amendment. I tried to be as unbiased as I could when I wrote it. Well this article here is not going to be unbiased. I voted yes for this amendment and now I … (5 comments)
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property taxes: Property tax hearing update - 12/27/07 09:18 AM
I just wanted to post a quick update about my Seminole County property tax hearing in mid-November. This is a link to my previous post.
I never received a written notice from the county, so I finally called over to the clerk's office. They tell me that the assessed value was … (3 comments)
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property taxes: New challenge to proposed property tax amendment - 12/18/07 09:21 AM
The first of several threatened lawsuits has been filed to challenge the new proposed property tax amendment. A detailed article was in yesterday's Sun Sentinel. Basically this is much of the same group that filed a similar lawsuit earlier in the year representing vacation homeowners from Alabama & Georgia who owned property in the Florida … (0 comments)
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property taxes: The Governor comes to town. Is property tax relief in sight? - 12/17/07 04:40 PM
Last Friday, Governor Crist conducted a press conference in Orlando regarding the upcoming property tax amendment vote on January 29, 2008. I was fortunate enough to be invited and got a chance to meet briefly with the Governor. He comes across as a very stand up guy even though in my opinion … (11 comments)
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property taxes: Grassroots effort to reduce Florida property taxes - 11/22/07 06:25 PM
Florida House Speaker, Marco Rubio, has endorsed Cut Property Taxes Now a grassroots petition to do something serious about reducing property taxes. Since Governor Crist and Senate President Ken Pruitt do not have the will nor the guts to do anything significant on property taxes, this grassroots effort might be a … (2 comments)
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property taxes: Seminole County tax hearing - 11/15/07 08:45 PM
I had my property tax hearing on Tuesday morning for my rental property in Longwood. It wasn't quite what I expected. I got to sit in a conference room along with a staff member from the Seminole County property appraiser's office and a special magistrate (a retired appraiser). I got to … (6 comments)
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property taxes: Seminole County Florida property taxes - 11/12/07 11:14 AM
Tomorrow I have my first ever hearing before the Seminole County value adjustment board. I am contesting the assessed value of one of my rental properties.
I have contested values in the past in Orange County, Florida and have been successful many times. In Orange County I have always been able to … (0 comments)
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property taxes: Florida property tax cut passed - 10/30/07 10:27 AM
The Florida legislature approved a property tax deal yesterday on the final day of the special session. The changes will now be put on the ballot in January for voters to decide on.
I have not read through the proposal in detail, but it does appear to have some positive changes in … (4 comments)
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