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Tax Policy
May 2025

Federal Voucher System — Like Florida’s — Would Divert Funding to Private Schools and Home-Schoolers

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Federal Voucher System — Like Florida’s — Would Divert Funding to Private Schools and Home-Schoolers

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
May 2025

4 Things That Floridians Should Know About the US House Reconciliation Bill

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4 Things That Floridians Should Know About the US House Reconciliation Bill

By
FPI Staff
May 2025

Florida Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Tax and Revenue

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Florida Budget Proposals in Brief (FY 2025-26): Tax and Revenue

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2025

2025 Policy Agenda

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2025 Policy Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2025

A Risky Proposition: Weakening Local Governments by Eliminating Property Tax Revenue

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A Risky Proposition: Weakening Local Governments by Eliminating Property Tax Revenue

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Oct 2024

Amendment 5 (2024): Potential Revenue Loss in Florida by County

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Amendment 5 (2024): Potential Revenue Loss in Florida by County

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Sep 2024

5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

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5 Ways Florida Lawmakers Can Raise Revenue Ahead of Projected Deficit

By
FPI Staff
Aug 2024

Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Introduction and Revenue Overview

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Florida FY 2024-25 Budget Summary: Introduction and Revenue Overview

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Jul 2024

Florida Should Welcome Immigrants

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Florida Should Welcome Immigrants

By
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
Apr 2024

Behind the Numbers (Part 3): 9 Takeaways from the Florida Legislature’s Tax Package

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Behind the Numbers (Part 3): 9 Takeaways from the Florida Legislature’s Tax Package

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024

Behind the Numbers (Part 2): Lawmakers Miss an Opportunity to Make Florida's Tax Code Fairer

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Behind the Numbers (Part 2): Lawmakers Miss an Opportunity to Make Florida's Tax Code Fairer

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024

Behind the Numbers (Part 1): Florida's Regressive Tax System is in Need of Reform

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Behind the Numbers (Part 1): Florida's Regressive Tax System is in Need of Reform

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Apr 2024

Behind the Numbers: What Floridians Should Know About FL's Tax System in FY 2024-25

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Behind the Numbers: What Floridians Should Know About FL's Tax System in FY 2024-25

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Feb 2024

Best Practices on Levying Excise Taxes

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Best Practices on Levying Excise Taxes

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Feb 2024

Funding Florida’s Future: Revenue Options for Bold Early Learning Investments

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Funding Florida’s Future: Revenue Options for Bold Early Learning Investments

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Jan 2024

State of the Budget (Part 1): Florida’s Revenue Outlook

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State of the Budget (Part 1): Florida’s Revenue Outlook

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2023

2024 Legislative Agenda

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2024 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
Aug 2023

Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2023-24 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2023

10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

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10 Things to Know About the 2023 Legislative Session

By
FPI Staff
Apr 2023

14 Steps Florida Lawmaker Can Take to Raise $3.5 Billion in Revenue

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14 Steps Florida Lawmaker Can Take to Raise $3.5 Billion in Revenue

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2023

Governor’s Recommended Tax and Spending Proposals: Summary for FY 2023-24

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Governor’s Recommended Tax and Spending Proposals: Summary for FY 2023-24

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Oct 2022

The Florida Timeline: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future

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The Florida Timeline: Learning From Our Policy Past to Shape Our Future

By
FPI Staff
Aug 2022

Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (2022)

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Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (2022)

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Aug 2022

10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

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10 Things to Know: FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

By
FPI Staff
Jun 2022

Who Pays Corporate Income Tax in Florida?

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Who Pays Corporate Income Tax in Florida?

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Mar 2022

Death and No Taxes: The Building of Modern Florida

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Death and No Taxes: The Building of Modern Florida

By
Sadaf Knight
Mar 2022

Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

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Top 5 Things To Know About the FY 2022-23 Budget and Tax Package

By
FPI Staff
Mar 2022

Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida House and Senate FY 2022-23 Budgets: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2022

Bill Summary: CS/SB 1090

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Bill Summary: CS/SB 1090

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Feb 2022

Outsized Corporate Tax Giveaway Draws Concern, Criticism From Nonprofits and Advocacy Groups

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Outsized Corporate Tax Giveaway Draws Concern, Criticism From Nonprofits and Advocacy Groups

By
FPI Staff
Feb 2022

Thousands of Floridians with Young Children Risk Losing Out on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

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Thousands of Floridians with Young Children Risk Losing Out on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

By
Holly Bullard
Jan 2022

Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

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Session Preview: FPI Priority Legislative Agenda for 2022

By
FPI Staff
Dec 2021

The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2021

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The Year in Review: 10 Visuals to Round Out 2021

By
FPI Staff
Dec 2021

Tax Relief Must Be Targeted to Those Who Need it Most

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Tax Relief Must Be Targeted to Those Who Need it Most

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Dec 2021

Between the Lines: Top 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Budget

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Between the Lines: Top 5 Things to Know About the Governor’s Budget

By
FPI Staff
Nov 2021

Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

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Infographic: Build Back Better Legislation Impact on Florida

By
FPI Staff
tax credit
Oct 2021

Now is the Time to Permanently Expand the Federal Child Tax Credit

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Now is the Time to Permanently Expand the Federal Child Tax Credit

By
Norín Dollard, PhD
Federal Policy Research
Oct 2021

3 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Fix the Corporate Income Tax

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3 Reasons Why Florida Lawmakers Should Fix the Corporate Income Tax

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Tax Policy
Sep 2021

2022 Legislative Agenda

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2022 Legislative Agenda

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Sep 2021

A Working Floridians Tax Rebate for a Stronger and More Equitable FL

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A Working Floridians Tax Rebate for a Stronger and More Equitable FL

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
State Budget
Jul 2021

Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida FY 2021-22 Budget: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jun 2021

Transforming Child Care Access is Key to a Just Recovery

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Transforming Child Care Access is Key to a Just Recovery

By
Holly Bullard
unemployment
May 2021

Sales Tax Holidays Provide Little Relief to Floridians

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Sales Tax Holidays Provide Little Relief to Floridians

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
2021 Legislation
Apr 2021

Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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Florida House and Senate FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Feb 2021

Florida’s Economic Outlook: 4 Factors that Could Thwart Sales Tax Revenue Growth

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Florida’s Economic Outlook: 4 Factors that Could Thwart Sales Tax Revenue Growth

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Tax Policy
Feb 2021

Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

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Gov's FY 2021-22 Budget Recommendations: Summary by Issue Area

By
FPI Staff
State Budget
Jan 2021

The Key to Florida’s Recovery is Revenue-Raising Solutions, Not Budget Cuts

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The Key to Florida’s Recovery is Revenue-Raising Solutions, Not Budget Cuts

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
revenue and tax fairness
Nov 2020

2021 Legislature Must Prioritize Revenue-Raising Solutions...

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2021 Legislature Must Prioritize Revenue-Raising Solutions...

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Tax Code
Oct 2020

Florida Would See an Extra $577 Million in Sales Tax Revenue Under Amendment 2

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Florida Would See an Extra $577 Million in Sales Tax Revenue Under Amendment 2

By
Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD
Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD
State Budget
Sep 2020

Knight Testimony to Joint Legislative Budget Commission

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Knight Testimony to Joint Legislative Budget Commission

By
Sadaf Knight
State Budget
Aug 2020

What’s Ahead for the Florida Budget?

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What’s Ahead for the Florida Budget?

By
Sadaf Knight
revenue and tax fairness
May 2020

Florida Could Lose $800 Million in Revenue Each Month as Unemployment Rises

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Florida Could Lose $800 Million in Revenue Each Month as Unemployment Rises

By
Robert C. Osborne, Sr.
Sadaf Knight
Holly Bullard
Tax Policy
Apr 2020

Florida Faces an Unprecedented Revenue Shortfall – More Federal Aid is Needed

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Florida Faces an Unprecedented Revenue Shortfall – More Federal Aid is Needed

By
Sadaf Knight
State Budget
Mar 2020

2020 Legislative Roundup

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2020 Legislative Roundup

By
FPI Staff
Safety Net
Feb 2020

Florida Has a ‘Shadow Budget’ and it Costs the State Billions Each Year

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Florida Has a ‘Shadow Budget’ and it Costs the State Billions Each Year

By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Jan 2020

Earned Income Tax Credit Crucial for Working Families

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Earned Income Tax Credit Crucial for Working Families

By
Holly Bullard
EITC
Dec 2019

Counting Down 10 Charts and Graphics

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Counting Down 10 Charts and Graphics

By
FPI Staff
Tax Policy
Nov 2019

A State EITC Would Bolster Working Families in Florida

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A State EITC Would Bolster Working Families in Florida

By
Sadaf Knight
Jobs & Income
Apr 2019

New Federal Tax Credit Proposal Would Boost Working Families

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New Federal Tax Credit Proposal Would Boost Working Families

By
FPI Staff
tax credit
Apr 2019

Florida House and Senate Proposed Revenue Plans for FY 2019-20

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Florida House and Senate Proposed Revenue Plans for FY 2019-20

By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Nov 2018

The Jim Crow-era History Behind...

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The Jim Crow-era History Behind...

By
Holly Bullard
civil rights
Oct 2018

Amendment 5 Would Deepen Inequality in Florida

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Amendment 5 Would Deepen Inequality in Florida

By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Oct 2018

Florida's State and Local Taxes Rank 48th for Fairness

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Florida's State and Local Taxes Rank 48th for Fairness

By
Sadaf Knight
Jobs & Income
Oct 2018

Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents

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Amendment 5 Threatens the Health of Florida's Current and Future Residents

By
Anne Swerlick
Tax Policy
Oct 2018

Amendment 5 Would Impede Reform of the Court Fee System

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Amendment 5 Would Impede Reform of the Court Fee System

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Tax Policy
Sep 2018

Amendment 5 Would Shift Costs to Cash-Strapped...

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Amendment 5 Would Shift Costs to Cash-Strapped...

By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Aug 2018

Amendment 5 Would Exacerbate Florida's Affordable Housing Crisis

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Amendment 5 Would Exacerbate Florida's Affordable Housing Crisis

By
Sadaf Knight
Tax Policy
Aug 2018

Amendment 5 Would Put Florida's Higher Education Funding at Risk 

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Amendment 5 Would Put Florida's Higher Education Funding at Risk 

By
Holly Bullard
higher education
Aug 2018

Amendment 5 Would Put Funding for Florida PreK-12 Education and Teacher Pay at Risk

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Amendment 5 Would Put Funding for Florida PreK-12 Education and Teacher Pay at Risk

By
Holly Bullard
K-12 education
Jun 2018

Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (FY 2018-19)

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Silent Spending: Florida’s Shadow Budget Needs Greater Scrutiny (FY 2018-19)

By
FPI Staff
revenue and tax fairness
Apr 2018

Public Education & Lessons Learned from a Supermajority State

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Public Education & Lessons Learned from a Supermajority State

By
Tachana Joseph-Marc
Sonia Lindell
K-12 education
Apr 2018

Dreamers Contribute $78M in FL State and Local Taxes

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Dreamers Contribute $78M in FL State and Local Taxes

By
Sadaf Knight
Immigration
Feb 2018

Federal EITC Remains a Crucial Benefit for Working Families

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Federal EITC Remains a Crucial Benefit for Working Families

By
Danielle Neal (intern)
EITC
Sep 2017

Three-Year Budget Outlook Calls for Legislative Attention

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Three-Year Budget Outlook Calls for Legislative Attention

By
Terry Golden
Tax Policy
Sep 2017

Florida's New Long-Range Financial Outlook...

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Florida's New Long-Range Financial Outlook...

By
Terry Golden
Tax Policy
Jul 2017

The Growing Divide: Federal Tax Plan Would Give Massive Tax Cuts

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The Growing Divide: Federal Tax Plan Would Give Massive Tax Cuts

By
Dhanraj Singh
Tax Policy
May 2017

New Report Finds Shortcomings in Florida's Scholarship Tax Credit

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New Report Finds Shortcomings in Florida's Scholarship Tax Credit

By
Dhanraj Singh
tax expenditures
Apr 2017

$1B More Proposed for Tax Breaks Despite Unmet State Needs

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$1B More Proposed for Tax Breaks Despite Unmet State Needs

By
Dhanraj Singh
Tax Policy
Apr 2017

Eliminate the Salary Tax Credit for Insurance Companies

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Eliminate the Salary Tax Credit for Insurance Companies

By
Dhanraj Singh
Tax Policy
Apr 2017

Florida's 'Shadow Budget' Increases Spending on Tax Expenditures by $2 Billion

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Florida's 'Shadow Budget' Increases Spending on Tax Expenditures by $2 Billion

By
Dhanraj Singh
Tax Policy
Mar 2017

Why Does the FL

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Why Does the FL

By
Dhanraj Singh
legislative session
Feb 2017

More Business Tax Cuts Will Not Spur Economic Growth in Florida

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More Business Tax Cuts Will Not Spur Economic Growth in Florida

By
Dhanraj Singh
economy
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