property tax reform: 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 tax reform: Would you vote for a higher sales tax to get lower property taxes? - 04/25/08 04:26 PM
As I usually do when I see it in my inbox, I opened the link to the Florida Association of Realtors electronic newsletter today and found that all of the articles were not only interesting, but "hot" topics of mine and many of my other colleagues.
One of the articles actually addressed an topic … (6 comments)
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property tax reform: 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 tax reform: 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 tax reform: THE NEW BATTLE - 02/29/08 08:21 AM
THE BATTLE OF TRENTON CIRCA 2008
As required by the NJ Constitution, Governor Jon Corzine delivered his new budget (Fiscal Year 2009) to a Joint Session of the New Jersey Legislature the last week in February and the next few months promise to be battle filled.
In his … (1 comments)
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property tax reform: Tampa Home Buyers Ask... "Why is NOW the best time to buy a home?" - 02/11/08 09:39 PM
Here are just a few facts that will explain to you why RIGHT NOW is the best time to buy a home, especially if you are considering a home in the Tampa Bay area. We located this basic fatual information from NAR the National Associaton or Realtors. You'll notice that these … (5 comments)
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property tax reform: Floridians Vote For Property Tax Reform and Approve Amendment 1 - 01/29/08 09:51 PM
This evening opponents conceded that supporters of Amendment 1 in Florida had more than enough votes to get it approved. Just over half the votes was not enough for passage. It was required that the amendment get at least 60% of the votes cast for this propety tax reform amendment to … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Early Voting For Property Tax Reform & Presidential Primaries Begins in Florida - 01/17/08 07:20 PM
I was driving past the library near our real estate office yesterday and saw a sign by the road announcing that you could vote early there. For many years voters in Florida have been able to vote before the actual election date in an attempt to diminish delays for citizens … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: How Will Amendment 1 Affect Us? Property Tax Reform in Florida - 01/15/08 08:59 PM
On January 29, voters in Florida will head to the polls to vote in the presidential primaries. Also on the ballot for consideration is Amendment 1, a very important property tax referendum. Amendment 1 is an attempt by our state government to address rising property taxes, and is being touted as … (9 comments)
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property tax reform: Jacksonville Property Tax Reform Public Forum - 01/11/08 08:41 PM
The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors are hosting a public forum on the Property Tax Amendment. This event is open to the public, and Duval County Property Appraiser Jim Overton will explain the proposed property tax amendment. This amendment will be on the January 29th ballot.
The forum will be at the University … (2 comments)
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property tax reform: Text of Proposed Property Tax Reform Up For Vote in Florida on January 29 - 01/05/08 05:49 PM
Many people are asking me what the property tax amendment contains and how it will affect them. I am not an attorney, so you will excuse me if I do not interpret the fine points of the amendment. I have, however, put the text of the amendment on my blog so … (1 comments)
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property tax reform: Property Tax Reform & Divorce - 12/07/07 09:58 AM
I've got a great friend, at the tail end of a horrendous divorce. She's found a terrific rental, close to her current residence, and is moving in the middle of this month.With the portability portion of the tax reform, it would appear she can "port" her savings from her current house, … (9 comments)
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property tax reform: E-mail from Sen. Evelyn Lynn - 11/02/07 12:24 PM
I appreciate you taking the time to contact me regarding the rising cost of property taxes in our state. The legislature has just completed the final version of legislation that, if the courts approve, will be a Constitutional Amendment on the January 29th ballot. There are five parts to this legislation … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Property Tax Reform - 10/30/07 07:28 AM
Florida Property Tax Reform
There is good news out of Tallahassee Florida this morning. The House and Senate have been able to devise a plan to send to the voters on January 29th, 2008.
While the plan has many pros and cons there are provisions to provide property tax relief to … (2 comments)
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property tax reform: Another new Tax Solution - 10/21/07 08:33 AM
I just got this message from FAR. This seems like a more comprehensive solution that originally put forward. I think it's a good idea to limit commercial property. The difference between the 3% cap and the 5% cap still leads to an exponential function which will increase prices for non-homesteaded property … (1 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida's Governor Crist Wants to Extend Special Session and Deal With Property Tax Reform - 10/10/07 02:56 PM
Yesterday I informed you that the Florida legislature had reached an agreement concerning budget cuts and was set to vote it into law on Friday. Passage was almost a certainty. However, now I hear that Governor Crist is pushing them to continue on during this special session to address property … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Tampa Real Estate | Mortgage Consultant Talks about Tax Reform & Insurance Concerns - 10/09/07 01:38 AM
Recently inspired by Lisa Hill, a Daytona Beach Realtor, and her latest Blog Entry about Insurance.
Personally my homeowners insurance bill IS higher than my Tax bill! I have been in this market for 16 years now and NEVER thought I would see a day where my Insurance was actually higher than my tax … (5 comments)
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property tax reform: Proposed Super Homestead Exemption - 09/27/07 03:03 PM
Here is a little tid bit from www.floridalrealtors.org that will help you decide how to vote on January 29th for property tax reform.
Property calculators
How much would you save under the proposed "super exemption" property tax option? To accurately determine the value/cost of the new super exemption compared to keeping Save Our Homes, … (1 comments)
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property tax reform: This week's radio show - 08/25/07 10:21 PM
This week's radio show will air on 540 WFLA at 12 noon Eastern on Sunday. If you don't live in Florida then you can tune in on line by going to www.540wfla.com and clicking on LISTEN NOW
I feel a rant coming on! Yes you will be certain to hear me take … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Super Homestead Estimators Available on Florida County Property Appraiser Sites - 08/25/07 03:17 PM
Many of residents in Florida are aware that in January 2008 we will have the opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment that will do away with the Save Our Homes tax program and the current Homestead Exemption, and replace them with a Super Homestead Exemption. Save Our Homes now … (7 comments)
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property tax reform: Charlie Crist to Speak At FAR About Florida Tax Reform! - 08/20/07 10:13 PM
Just today, Governor Charlie Crist has accepted our invitation to speak at FAR Convention on the very important issue of Florida Property Tax Reform.
Charlie Crist to Speak at FAR About Florida Tax Reform!
The Governor will kick off our Convention this Thursday, August 23, 2007 in Great Hall North at the session … (9 comments)
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property tax reform: Floridians Support Property Tax "Super Homestead Exemption", But Most Know Little About It - 07/20/07 08:46 PM
In a poll conducted by Quinnipac University in New York, it was revealed that voters in Florida favor a property tax proposal that will be voted on in January 2008, 57% to 17%. However, most admit that they do not really understand how it would work. At least 60% of … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Tampa Homes Buyers Gear up! (things are about to change) Save our Homes Amendment NOT a REAL plan 15 years later as FL homes prices are nearly QUADRUPLE the 1992 levels! - 07/10/07 05:45 PM
"Save our Homes" was proposed in the late 80's and passed by the voters in 1992. It was a great plan for the time, but it's not a realistic plan anymore. One simple fact is that you could buy an above-average home for $100,000 and a nice starter home in an … (5 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Property Tax Reform Cont'... SHOW ME the MONEY????? - 06/12/07 11:14 PM
So after several weeks already and NO real answers, law makers are at it again, with the Special Sessions starting today. So here's my biggest BEEF with this whole REFORM crap...
Tax Millages NEVER changed, but property tax assessments did! So this means that over the last 3 healthy real estate years, inparticular, Tax … (0 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Property Tax Reform is back on the Table June 12...Write your Senator Today! - 05/29/07 08:10 PM
The Florida Legislature, House and Senate, reconvenes on June 12, for an 11 day session, to, once again, tackle the issue of property tax reform. If you live in the State of Florida and believe the current property tax program needs reform, you should contact your representatives today.
Some State Senators will respond … (5 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Property Tax Reform - 05/16/07 08:13 PM
What are the principles of Floridians for Property Tax Reform? First, property tax relief should be comprehensive. To keep our economy strong, all property owners need tax relief- including owners of vacation homes, rental apartments and commercial businesses. Second, property tax relief should be real and meaningful. Property owners should see … (3 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Property Tax Reform was the Top "Google" Search - 05/15/07 02:20 PM
My article on Property Tax Reform last week was "tops" in Google Searches for visits to my site. Over 20% of the recent readers on Real Estate Sizzle were looking for information on Property Tax Reform in Florida. Clearly, Floridians are frustrated with the current property tax situation. In Hillsborough County, with … (8 comments)
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property tax reform: Florida Realtors...Contact Your Representative About Our Property Tax Reform - 04/30/07 04:03 PM
The Florida Legislative Session on Tax Reform is winding to a close. If you are a Real Estate Agent in Florida, please contact your State Representative via the link here, and urge him/her to vote for Tax Reform!
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property tax reform: Would You Trade SALES TAX for PROPERTY TAX? - 04/12/07 11:58 AM
12 April 2007
With the April 17th Federal Income Tax deadline looming as a reminder, "taxes" in all forms moves to the forefront of our minds. Property tax in particular is becoming a major issue in Florida (although I think insurance should). No one is certain as how to get rising taxes … (55 comments)
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