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Port Orange Property Tax Pending and Florida Health Insurance Call to Action
April 30th, 2008 Categories: 1st Time Port Orange Home Buyers, Daytona Beach Real Estate, Port Orange Real Estate, Volusia County Taxes
I received this very important email today from John Sebree regarding FLorida Property Tax reform and more.
Contact Your Legislators Today!
The Florida Legislature is set to adjourn Friday evening. Much has been accomplished, but there is still work to be done! With this Call to Action we have customized letters making it simple for you contact your Senator and your Representative with separate messages. The message to the Florida Senate is to take action on pending property tax and health insurance legislation. The message to members of the Florida House is a “thank you” for passing so many meaningful property tax reform measures and an encouragement to keep working towards a compromise on health insurance legislation.
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Floridians in the Fight For Significant Property Tax Reform In The State of Florida
April 4th, 2008 Categories: Port Orange Real Estate, Volusia County Taxes
Here˜s a letter I received from Jose Cancela Co-Chair, Floridians for Property Tax Reform regarding Floridians in the fight for significant property tax reform in the state of Florida.
Dear Janis,
Thank you for continuing to assist your fellow Floridians in the fight for significant property tax reform in the state of Florida.
Through your efforts and the leadership of the Governor and Marco Rubio and the House leadership, we have been able to keep the property tax issue on the table and succeed in winning this battle.
After our vote on Amendment 1, we had one message for the leaders in Tallahassee:
Amendment 1 does not mean you’re done!
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Volusia County Homestead Deadline Reminder | Volusia County Property | Port Orange Real Estate
March 3rd, 2008 Categories: Port Orange Real Estate, Volusia County Taxes
Volusia County Homestead Exemption Reminder!!
Just a quick reminder that today, March 3, 2008, is the deadline to file homestead exemption in order for you to receive a $25000 tax exemption!
Dont forget to file for portability too if you moved in 2007!!
Read a similar article on Homestead Exemption:
Homestead Deadline Approaching in Volusia County
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Homestead Deadline Approaching | Port Orange Real Estate | Volusia County
February 7th, 2008 Categories: Port Orange Real Estate, Volusia County Taxes
HOMESTEAD REMINDER
Cyndi Parker, PROFESSIONAL TITLE
Attention all Homeowners!!!
Professional Title wants to remind you that Friday, February 29, 2008, is the last day to file for your $25,000 homestead exemption!!
DO NOT FORGET TO FILE. If you have moved this past year, and want to file for the first time on your property, YOU MUST GO IN PERSON TO THE TAX APPRAISERS OFFICE. Take with you:
- Copy of your Deed
- Copy of your tax bill
- Drivers license
- Voters Registration or Vehicle Registration
- Copy of a utility bill for this property dated prior to 1/1/08
NOTE: Your address on all must be the same as the Homestead Property
If you are unable to locate your Deed or tax bill, call us at Professional Title and we will be more than happy to locate a copy and get it to you.
If you miss the February 29th deadline, you may still file a petition requesting homestead exemption, paying a $15 penalty. This petition may or may not be approved.
RENEWAL OF HOMESTEAD:
If you have filed previously on the property for which you want to claim homestead, you are not required to refile and should have received a postcard from the tax office which states, If you want to continue receiving your homestead exemption on this property, DO NOT return this card. In this case, doing nothing will automatically renew your homestead exemption.
NOTE: Recording a Quit Claim Deed (or deed of any kind) during the past year on your property might create a situation which requires that you FILE AGAIN IN PERSON. An example would be changing title from yourself individually into your Trust; or in a divorce situation, a Deed from one spouse to the other.
If you have any questions, please call us at Professional Title and let our years of experience with taxes help clarify your situation.
This year is bringing many changes to the tax structure for all properties in the State of Florida. Homestead, Commercial, Investment properties¦¦all are affected by the changes. PORTABILITY!! What does it mean?? How does it work?? Will it really save me money??? How about the additional $25,000 Homestead Exemption?? STAY TUNED!! My next article will help clarify these changes.
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Daytona Beach Homeowner’s View On The Florida Real Estate Tax Reform Bill
November 6th, 2007 Categories: Daytona Beach Real Estate, Port Orange Real Estate, Volusia County Taxes
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Stop! This FLorida Property Tax Reform Is Not Ready Yet
November 2nd, 2007 Categories: Volusia County Taxes
Again, lawmakers have done nothing to solve the Florida tax problem they created! The Florida House and Senate should have stayed home!!! They slapped together a plan worse than its predecessor and doesnt fix a damn thing!
Now, its up to voters on January 29th to decide on the latest misguided attempts at solving the FLorida property tax dilemma!
WHAT DOES THE PROPOSAL SAY?
- The $25000 homestead exemption would increase to about $40000. This gives the average homeowner a $240 tax break. WOW!!!! The exemption is really $50,000 but the additional $25,000 exemption applies to the portion of a homes value between 50K and 75K to make sure that most homes pay at least some tax. The exemption includes school taxes, hence the equivalent of a $40,000 exemption.
- The Save Our Homes 3% cap for annual increases on assessed valuations is still the same
- Renters and commercial properties are not affected
- In addition, the homesteaded Floridians who move within the state would have the right to carry up to $500,000 in accumulated tax protection to their new home. The just value of the new homestead must be more than the previous home’s just value. According to the proposal.. “the entire differential can be transferred (up to $500,000); if the new homestead has a lower just value, the amount of the accumulated benefit that may be transferred is proportional to the value of the new homestead.” For example: If a property owner moving from a $1 million homesteaded house in Seminole County moves into a $500,000 house in Volusia County, they will have the benefit of $500,000 in valuations protected by Save our Homes — a significant reduction in property taxes Volusia would otherwise realize.
- Also, the cap assessment increase for businesses, second homes and other types of non homesteaded property to be 10% a year.
Now, my chance to tell you that this is the worst proposal I have seen! Smoke and mirrors will not solve the problem. All voters
should reject this on January 29th! Lawmakers, get real and go back and do your jobs.
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