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Host: Carson Cooper
Produced by: WUSF Public Broadcasting
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Florida Matters “Sales Tax Exemptions” (First aired March 28, 2008)

 
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An amendment is heading for the ballot this November that - if passed - would swap some property taxes for other sources of revenue - like an increased sales tax or the elimination of some sales tax exemptions. This week's Florida Matters looks at how this works, and what the implications could be for the state's business.
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Guests:
Sen. Mike HaridopolosSen. Mike Haridopolos - Florida State Senator (R-Melbourne), chairman of the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee.



Hank FishkindHank Fishkind - economist and principal with Fishkind & Associates, Orlando



Howard E. "Gene" AdamsHoward E. "Gene" Adams - with the Pennington Law Firm in Tallahassee, a lobbyist with the Coalition to Protect Florida's Economy



Kurt WennerKurt Wenner - director of tax research with Florida TaxWatch
   
Join WUSF's Carson Cooper for Florida Matters Friday evening at 6:00 PM, and Sunday morning at 10 AM, on WUSF 89.7, your NPR Station.
 

Online Resources
  Florida sales tax guide:
  Florida Sales Tax Exemptions Overstated, from Florida TaxWatch:
  Florida Tax and Budget Reform Commission:
  The commission’s text of a resolution proposing the creation of new sections of the State Constitution to mandate the repeal of exemptions and exclusions from sales tax and to use those new sources of revenue to replace revenues from ad valorem taxation to fund education:
  "Florida tax plan would slash property tax, boost sales tax," by the St. Petersburg Times:
  "Some sales tax exemptions exotic, but most mundane," by the Miami Herald:
 

About Florida Matters

 

Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community. 

Florida Matters addresses critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2006. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.

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Florida Matters WUSF Host Carson Cooper
 
WUSF Florida Matters 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.