Some Florida homeowners say they feel "trapped" in their homes because of the Property Tax structure.
Property taxes continue to be an issue of concern for Floridians. Some lawmakers have suggested doing away with property tax on homestead properties in lieu of a larger state sales tax.
What can be done to address the tax problem? We discuss competing proposals with this week's guests:
Sarah M. Bleakley – Advisor, Florida Association of Counties; Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, attorneys in Tallahassee
Rob Turner - CFA , Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of "Morning Edition" on WUSF 89.7 since 2000. He also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. Carson has worked in Tampa Bay radio for more than two decades.
