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Tax Policy
Tax Policy
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