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'Super exemption' mulled for all homes
Associated Press
Published March 7, 2008
TALLAHASSEE A second major property tax-cutting proposal advanced Thursday in a commission that proposes state constitutional amendments, but only one is likely to go on the November ballot. The new plan being considered by the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission would cut taxes about 12 percent when fully implemented. It would provide a 25 percent "super exemption" for all residential properties, including second homes and rentals. They'd get only half - 12.5 percent - in the first year. For the first three years, the amendment would impose a 0.5 percentage point increase in sales tax to temporarily replace some of the money school districts and local governments would lose. Appeal over hospital records rejected Patients have a right to check records on past mistakes made by their doctors and hospitals no matter how old those files are, a sharply divided Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday, in a 4-3 opinion.
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by Dave
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03/07/08 09:22 PM
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We are not taxed out. Stop shoving off your responsibility to pay taxes. We live cheaper here than most places. TAXES ARE NOT TOO HIGH. Where did this lie come from? No state income tax, 7% sales tax. My real estate tax is $3.25/day/person.
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by Jules
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03/07/08 02:56 PM
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Schools are funded by the Lottery, too, don't forget!!
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by Don
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03/07/08 07:05 AM
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Now the Govt is playing Robin Hood! I already thought schools were funded under "Save Our Homes". Now I read about them imposing an additional 1/2% tax? When is govt going to learn that we are tapped and taxed out? Live within your means govt!
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