Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Tax Relief & Promotes Freedom Budget
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Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida will be providing its biggest tax relief ever to Floridians in the upcoming state budget. He made the announcement while outlining some of the many things within the proposed “Framework for Freedom” budget, which totals a record-setting $114.8 billion. “Florida is stronger than ever,” DeSantis declared after mentioning the state withstanding the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and nationwide shortages and supply chain issues, in the video published on Feb 1, 2023, by 10 Tampa Bay, as “Gov. DeSantis announces $2B in tax relief for Floridians under new budget“, below:
In total, there will be $1.5 billion tax relief for residents of Florida, listed below:
Floridians should be very happy to find out that, in Florida, there will be:
- permanent tax exclusions on: all baby necessities (baby food, diapers, wipes, baby clothes, etc.) , including cribs and strollers
- permanent tax exclusions on: over the counter pet medications
- permanent tax exclusions on: gas stoves
- one year sales tax holidays for: household items under $25.(such as detergents, trash bags, dental hygiene products, toiletries, children’s books, children’s toys, kids’ atheletic equipment, pet food, etc.)
There will also be other tax relief of over $140 million for small business, in the form of:
- on monthly sales tax filing: $60 exclusion monthly to save over $700 per year for small businesses
Two Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday:
- for Fall semester
- for Spring semester
14-Day Sales Tax Holiday for all disaster preparations
15-Week Sales Tax Holiday for Freedom Summer:
- For outdoor recreation
- For event tickets
- For museums
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) promotes his proposed “Freedom Budget.” , in the video published on Feb 1, 2023, by Forbes Breaking News, as “JUST IN: Ron DeSantis Promotes ‘Freedom Budget’ Amidst Uproar Over Banning AP African American Class“, below:
Florida is doing more for people while being much more efficient. Florida is one of the states with lowest state debt per capita in the entire country. Florida will be promoting a debt reduction program and providing seeding of a $1B state investment fund. There will also be increased funding for teachers’ salary, school safety and mental health programs.
Gathered, written, and posted by Windermere Sun-Susan Sun Nunamaker More about the community at www.WindermereSun.com
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