Saturday, March 15, 2008

Panel faces historic tax-cut decision

TALLAHASSEE — Monday could be a momentous day for those seeking to change Florida's property tax system.

The powerful Taxation and Budget Reform Commission will decide if proposals for what would amount to the biggest property tax cuts in Florida's history will go before voters in November.

"It could be an historic day in Florida for lowering property taxes and also an historic day for, really, taxpayer fairness," said Allan Bense, the former House speaker from Panama City who is the TBRC chairman.

Gov. Charlie Crist and many lawmakers have pointed to the commission as the best hope for substantial tax reform this year.

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