Florida has been successful because of its tax system. If we mess around too much, too quickly, there will be unintended consequences.

A Florida state lawmaker is advancing a proposal that would allow homeowners aged 65 and older who benefit from the homestead exemption to stop paying local property taxes ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Thursday, lawmakers said OK to seven constitutional amendments aimed at property tax reform in Florida ...

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In Richmond County, the measure passed by 17,409 (76.8%) votes to 5,245 (23.2%). The floating exemption was put forth by Augusta leaders after they decided to opt out of the state’s floating homestead ...

There are 17 amendments on the ballot for Texans this Nov. 4, including two propositions that would impact homeowners. These amendments come two years after voters went to the polls to lower school ...

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — As a petition effort gathers signatures to end Ohio’s property tax, some counties are taking matters into their own hands to protect residents. Sean Larkin owns a 3,250-square-foot ...

The Washington County Appraisal District Board of Directors met Tuesday to approve a contract for proactive homestead monitoring. The contract with TrueRoll fulfills a requirement by the state that ...

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