Remember I don't participate on politics topics nor tendency to any party on campaign. Melanie whom is one of the top Realtor in South Florida sent me this email that I find interesting and might help some voters to make a good decision. Jr..
Here is her email...
Hey, Voting season is upon us and I wanted to let those of you voting in Florida know where the Real Estate community stands on the issues. The ballot is so confusing these days, we all need help interpreting what it is really saying. Hopefully this helps. All my best, Melanie
Florida voters consider pro-homeownership amendments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Oct. 25, 2012 – While Florida Realtors’ members have voiced strong support forAmendment 4 and its benefits to homeowners and small businesses, the association also backs other amendments that Florida voters will consider in the November elections.
Consider a “yes” vote on:
• Amendment 2 would lower property taxes paid by disabled U.S. veterans “disabled as the result of a combat injury.” It would extend a current law providing a property tax break for disabled U.S. veterans to veterans who move to Florida after they were injured. Veterans living in Florida at the time of their injury already receive this tax break under Florida law.
• Amendment 3 would constrain state revenues in the future by tying increases to inflation and population change. This would replace a current revenue limitation in the constitution that has never been used. The Florida Legislature could override the limitation if approved by a super majority.
• Amendment 9 would offer a property tax break to the spouses of military veterans or first responders killed in active duty, allowing the Legislature to totally or partially exempt a surviving spouse’s homestead property from ad valorem taxation. It’s expected to have minimal fiscal impact statewide.
• Amendment 10 expands Florida’s tangible personal property tax exemption. It increases the exemption from the current $25,000 to $50,000. These are taxes paid by businesses for items such as office furniture, computers and equipment. The amendment would also allow a local government to increase tangible personal property tax exemptions if they wish.
• Amendment 11 would allow local governments to create a new homestead tax exemption for seniors 65 and older if they’ve lived in the same home for at least 25 years, the home has a just value less than $250,000, and the homeowner fits a low-income classification.
Florida Realtors believes the overall impact of the recommended amendments will be minimal to local and state governments. It encourages Realtors, families and friends to vote “yes” on all of the above amendments.
Consider a “yes” vote on:
• Amendment 2 would lower property taxes paid by disabled U.S. veterans “disabled as the result of a combat injury.” It would extend a current law providing a property tax break for disabled U.S. veterans to veterans who move to Florida after they were injured. Veterans living in Florida at the time of their injury already receive this tax break under Florida law.
• Amendment 3 would constrain state revenues in the future by tying increases to inflation and population change. This would replace a current revenue limitation in the constitution that has never been used. The Florida Legislature could override the limitation if approved by a super majority.
• Amendment 9 would offer a property tax break to the spouses of military veterans or first responders killed in active duty, allowing the Legislature to totally or partially exempt a surviving spouse’s homestead property from ad valorem taxation. It’s expected to have minimal fiscal impact statewide.
• Amendment 10 expands Florida’s tangible personal property tax exemption. It increases the exemption from the current $25,000 to $50,000. These are taxes paid by businesses for items such as office furniture, computers and equipment. The amendment would also allow a local government to increase tangible personal property tax exemptions if they wish.
• Amendment 11 would allow local governments to create a new homestead tax exemption for seniors 65 and older if they’ve lived in the same home for at least 25 years, the home has a just value less than $250,000, and the homeowner fits a low-income classification.
Florida Realtors believes the overall impact of the recommended amendments will be minimal to local and state governments. It encourages Realtors, families and friends to vote “yes” on all of the above amendments.
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