Every few years this issue raises it’s ugly head and it is back again.<\/p>\n
Please urge the Commissioners to vote NO on CP 002!<\/p>\n
The Florida Tax and Budget Reform Commission (TBRC) is holding a meeting next week and proposal CP 002 by Commissioner John McKay and others will be considered in the Finance and Taxation Committee and be voted on. <\/p>\n
Commissioner McKay continues to advocate for the taxing of services and repeal of sales tax exemptions in order to provide the state with more revenue and to “buy down” a portion of the school property taxes levied. In effect, his proposed constitutional amendment would force the legislature to repeal over $8 billion in exemptions and exclusions in order to provide some property tax relief.<\/p>\n
This is a flawed proposal as the amendment would force the Legislature to raise taxes and cause an atmosphere of uncertainty on what is taxed in this delicate Florida economy. Also, with a real estate services tax bringing in some $850 million to the state, there’s a real chance that Florida will begin taxing your services!<\/p>\n
Please send the following message to committee members today! If you happen to personally know these commissioners, please feel free to call them with this message as well.<\/p>\n