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• Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

  By Jim Turner Verified| Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Verified Despite vastly divergent approaches with the House on tax cuts amid global economic uncertainty, a Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session. The Senate Finance and Tax Committee on Tuesday voted 3-1 to advance a wide-ranging proposal (SPB 7034) that would reduce state and local government tax revenue by $1.83 billion next fiscal year.

  By Jim Turner Verified · Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

  Apr. 15, 2025

• Florida lawmakers consider scrapping 'tax holidays'

  By Jim Turner Verified| Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Verified By Jim Turner and News Service of Florida on Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 2:57 pm For the first time in 16 years, the state wouldn’t offer sales-tax “holidays” under a House proposal that calls for an overall cut in sales taxes. The House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5.43 billion package dominated by House Speaker Daniel Perez’ proposal to lower the state’s sales-tax rate from 6 percent to 5.25 percent.

  By Jim Turner Verified · Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

  Apr. 02, 2025

• Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

  By Jim Turner Verified| Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Verified Despite vastly divergent approaches with the House on tax cuts amid global economic uncertainty, a Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session. The Senate Finance and Tax Committee on Tuesday voted 3-1 to advance a wide-ranging proposal (SPB 7034) that would reduce state and local government tax revenue by $1.83 billion next fiscal year.

  By Jim Turner Verified · Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

  Apr. 15, 2025

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