tax breaks

On the ballot for Palm Beach County voters for primary election day is a question about whether to extend a 30-year-old tax exemption program that entices companies to move into the county. But the incentives are only available for a select group of firms and projects.

The Florida Senate moved forward with a package that would provide $973 million in tax breaks next fiscal year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for reelection this November, has announced a new $1.1 billion dollar package of proposed tax breaks.

Floridians facing economic pressure from inflation will get a second crack to save on “freedom” starting Friday.

A push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend the state’s gas tax for five months this summer and fall is stalling, as legislative leaders say they want to find other ways to help Floridians.

At issue is a California law that requires tax-exempt charities to file with the state a list of their large donors — a copy, in fact, of the list they file annually with the IRS.

Honorably discharged veterans could get a two-month break from sales taxes under a measure filed by Miami Democratic Representative Kionne McGhee.