There is no shortage of rankings by which to measure Florida against other states. This economic commentary examines several of them and shows how the Sunshine state measures up to the competition.
This Special Report details how Escambia County is seeking creative solutions to dealing with the recession.
2009 List (excel)
"A relatively small number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of available funds. "
2009 List (excel)
"A relatively small number of projects known as 'turkeys' found their way into the state budget, this year, possibly because of a severe shortfall of available funds. "
Fractional owners purchase an interest in an aircraft rather than purchasing or leasing the entire aircraft. This Special Report considers whether revisions are necessary in the tax policy covering such aircraft.
"This Special Report examines the court system's cost efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, accountability, and related issues. Among the findings: cost efficiency standards could result in cost savings of between $34 million and $140 million. "
This PowerPoint presentation makes the case for altering Florida's corporate income tax as a means of promoting capital formation and enhancing employment opportunities.
"Putting the 'sun' in the Sunshine state, this briefing enumerates the benefits of expanding solar energy production in Florida. Delaying solar projects would put Florida at a competitive disadvantage with other states. "
"This report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, shows that while Florida's communications industry has already invested a great deal of capital in the state, there is much more to be done in the interest of long-term economic growth. "
"With the premise that Florida's hospitality industry is in danger of being taxed to unprofitability, this report, written independently of Florida TaxWatch, stresses the need for caution before considering further regulation of this vital business. "
"Given the slumping real estate market, this special report proposes the creation of a retirement visa, which would allow foreign retirees to spend their later years in the U.S., allowing them to invest in real estate, while keeping them out of the labor pool. "
"Florida's 'bricks and mortar' businesses are at a competitive disadvantage with internet marketers due to the fact they, unlike their online competitors, must charge sales tax. This report considers ways of making up that difference with minimal impact to the taxpayer. "