Florida 2026 Homestead Exemption Ballot Lawsuit and Property Tax Debate
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s 2026 Homestead Exemption Ballot Fight: What the Lawsuit Gets Right & Why It Matters Florida’s sweeping 2026 property tax amendment is already being challenged in court. The lawsuit alleges misleading ballot language about exemption timing, revenue impact, and whether property taxes could eventually be eliminated. Here is what tax professionals need […]
A Rare Property Tax Showdown: First DCA Reframes the Department of Revenue’s Role in VAB Litigation
NEWS & INSIGHTS First DCA Decision May Redefine DOR’s Role in VAB Litigation A recent First DCA decision sheds light on one of the least-litigated provisions in Florida property tax law. In Mercado v. Florida Department of Revenue, the court held that DOR must make a substantive determination, rather than a probable cause review, when […]
Florida Bar Tax Section’s “SALT on the Shore” Delivers Timely Insights from Florida’s Leading SALT Practitioners
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Bar Tax Section’s “SALT on the Shore” Delivers Timely Insights from Florida’s Leading SALT Practitioners The Florida Bar Tax Section’s SALT on the Shore CLE/CPE program brought together practitioners from across the state for a day of timely discussion on the issues shaping Florida tax practice. Featuring many of Florida’s leading […]
Florida 2026 Special Session Tax Package: What Practitioners Need to Know
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida 2026 Special Session Tax Package: What Practitioners Need to Know The 2026 Florida Legislature concluded two Special Sessions with significant tax law changes affecting sales tax, property tax, documentary stamp taxes, pari-mutuel taxes, and tax credit programs — plus a proposed constitutional amendment heading to November voters. Here is a practitioner-focused […]
Florida’s Home Away From Home Tax Credit: Allocation, Compliance, and Planning Considerations for 2026
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida’s Home Away From Home Tax Credit: Allocation, Compliance, and Planning Considerations for 2026 Florida has introduced a new multi-tax credit program supporting charitable housing for families of critically ill children. With applications opening January 2, 2026, taxpayers should understand allocation mechanics, eligible taxes, and planning considerations. Overview of the Home Away […]
Broward County Property Appraiser Presents with Florida Bar Tax Section
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Property Tax Law: Insights from the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office Florida Property Tax Law: Insights from the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office On May 14, 2025, the Florida Bar Tax Section’s SALT Bridge Series hosted a special session featuring Martin “Marty” Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, and Mila Schwartzreich, General […]
Wal-Mart Sues Florida Property Appraisers Over 2024 Tax Assessments
NEWS & INSIGHTS Wal-Mart Sues Florida Property Appraisers Over 2024 Tax Assessments Wal-Mart Sues Florida Property Appraisers Over 2024 Tax Assessments in Palm Beach and Hernando Counties In May 2025, Wal-Mart filed six separate lawsuits across Florida challenging 2024 ad valorem property tax assessments. The suits span Palm Beach County and Hernando County, involving both […]
Florida Tax Sale Takings Dispute Denied Review by Supreme Court: Turner v. Jordan
NEWS & INSIGHTS Florida Tax Sale Takings Dispute Denied Review by Supreme Court: Turner v. Jordan On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court denied certiorari in Turner v. Jordan, a case that challenged whether a Florida county’s tax deed sale, conducted without distributing the surplus value of a homestead property, amounted to an unconstitutional […]