How many exemptions are in the Florida property tax system?

According to the Martin County Property Appraiser’s website (https://www.pa.martin.fl.us/), there are 16. They encompass reasons as varied as being a Florida resident to a limited-income Florida senior or a disabled vet. Government largess at its finest but is it to...

Declaration of Independence

As we celebrate our nation’s independence this July 4th, it is important that we pause and reflect on the many tenets that make up the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence, along with the Constitution are the most important documents in the...

Should Our Tax Dollars Fund Non-Profits?

Initially we should state that the opinion of this organization is that many non-profits are much needed, even essential to a sustainable and civilized community.  So, it is NOT the purpose of this article to criticize any non-profit.   But we did think we should...