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Dec 3, 2025

Which Florida municipalities are most dependent on property taxes and what are their revenue vulnerabilities?

Florida cities and counties rely heavily on property taxes: statewide, property tax makes up about 18% of county revenue and 17% of municipal revenue, and accounts for roughly half of school-district ...

Nov 28, 2025

Did policy changes or exemptions in 2024 shift municipal surtax burdens toward pensioners or wage earners?

Available sources show two distinct 2024 developments that shifted surtax burdens: Massachusetts implemented a new “Fair Share” surtax on very high incomes (4% with withholding mechanics updated and t...