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Check here for the latest blog entries concerning the Florida's property tax crisis from the writers at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

• Added on: May 1st, 2007
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: Jason Lowell
• Listed in: News & Media Law
• Tags: Government Florida Debate crisis homeowner property taxes

Recent Posts

• Frequently asked questions about Amendment 1

  Posted on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 at 09:42

  Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment on Jan. 29 that increases the homestead exemption and allows people to take their tax breaks with them when they move. Following are some frequently asked questions, with answers by South Flor...

• Q&A: Will the homestead exemption be ended under the amendment?

  Posted on Friday February 1st, 2008 at 09:00

  Q: Will I lose my Homestead Exemption tax break now that the property tax amendment has passed? -- JP, North Lauderdale A: Both the Save Our Homes tax break and the homestead exemption remain intact under the constitutional amendment that voters pas...

• Q&A: We're moving. How does the new tax law affect us?

  Posted on Thursday January 31st, 2008 at 09:29

  Q. We own a second home in Orange County (Fla.). If we were to sell our Palm Beach County home, move into the Orange County home, and claim the Save Our Homes' benefit there, how would the new tax law affect us? As far as portability is concerned, ...

• Dems boost Amendment 1 opponents

  Posted on Friday January 25th, 2008 at 15:51 in tax relief

  Even though the fight over the Amendment 1 property tax plan had already pitted Republicans like Gov. Charle Crist and state GOP chairman Jim Greer against traditionally Democratic-leaning public employee unions and ACORN, the state parties have stay...

• Q&A: When are we snowbirds going to get a break?

  Posted on Friday January 25th, 2008 at 11:07

  Q. When can the snowbirds expect a break in real estate taxes? They're killing us, and we contribute so much to the state in revenue. ---T.S., Hollywood A. Many people are asking elected officials in Florida the same question. One of the major c...

• Q&A: If I buy my first home, am I entitled to Save Our Homes?

  Posted on Friday January 25th, 2008 at 09:07

  Q. I do not own a home. I'd like to purchase one in the near future. Will I be able to take advantage of Save Our Homes? ---Robyn, Hillsboro Beach A. Yes, if you apply for and receive a homestead exemption on the property that you purchase. ...

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