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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) A new proposal is seeking to repeal and replace property taxes filed in the Florida Legislature.
A proposed constitutional amendment would prevent counties and school districts from collecting property taxes.
The proposal would allow local government to raise sales tax from 6 percent to 9 percent.
One-third of all proceeds collected under the new sales tax would go to fund the Florida Education Finance Program.
For example, under the current 6 percent sales tax, if you purchase something for $100, the after-tax price would be $106. The proposed increase would raise your total to $109.
Florida Politics
While that might not seem like much of a difference, on larger purchases, the increased sales tax could add up. If you purchase something for $800, the proposed 9% sales tax would add $72 to your total.
Property taxes typically make up a large portion of funding for local services; however, the proposed hike in sales taxes seeks to replace that lost revenue.
The bill would also increase a property sales surtax of 5 percent.
If the legislature approves the constitutional amendment, 60% of voters would have to also approve it to take effect.
The legislative session begins Jan. 13.
To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor and X (Twitter).
Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here to get started.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) A new proposal is seeking to repeal and replace property taxes filed in the Florida Legislature.
A proposed constitutional amendment would prevent counties and school districts from collecting property taxes.
The proposal would allow local government to raise sales tax from 6 percent to 9 percent.
One-third of all proceeds collected under the new sales tax would go to fund the Florida Education Finance Program.
For example, under the current 6 percent sales tax, if you purchase something for $100, the after-tax price would be $106. The proposed increase would raise your total to $109.
Florida Politics
While that might not seem like much of a difference, on larger purchases, the increased sales tax could add up. If you purchase something for $800, the proposed 9% sales tax would add $72 to your total.
Property taxes typically make up a large portion of funding for local services; however, the proposed hike in sales taxes seeks to replace that lost revenue.
The bill would also increase a property sales surtax of 5 percent.
If the legislature approves the constitutional amendment, 60% of voters would have to also approve it to take effect.
The legislative session begins Jan. 13.
To keep up with the latest news as it develops, follow WCTV on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Nextdoor and X (Twitter).
Be the first to see all the biggest headlines by downloading the WCTV News app. Click here to get started.
Copyright 2025 WCTV. All rights reserved.
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