sales tax

Past proposals failed because of concerns by Republicans that they could be viewed as increasing taxes on consumers.

State GOP chairman Sen. Joe Gruters says it could add more than $600 million a year to Florida's economy, which has taken a hit during the coronavirus pandemic.

The seven candidates for Tampa mayor laid out their vision for the city's transportation infrastructure at a forum at Sparkman Wharf Tuesday night.The…

Starting Jan. 1, Hillsborough County residents will pay an 8.5 percent sales tax, the highest in the state.Voters approved two referenda this week to…

Transportation planners in Hillsborough County laid out how they would spend money from a proposed one cent sales tax increase on Thursday, with little…

Hillsborough County residents will decide in November whether a one-cent sales tax increase could be the solution to traffic and transportation woes.The…

A group calling themselves All for Transportation is looking to revive efforts to fund transportation improvements in Hillsborough County through a penny…

A multibillion-dollar dispute on Internet sales taxes landed at the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The decision could have far-reaching consequences for consumers, states and companies large and small.

Pinellas County voters on Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved an extension to its 1-cent sales tax, known as Penny for Pinellas.According to the…

The Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday. To help Florida residents get ready, the state is offering a tax break on storm supplies.

Florida parents could see cheaper diapers through legislation being considered by lawmakers. The measure by Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, exempts...

Four Tampa Bay area mayors met for a public forum to show their unified support for the Greenlight Pinellas campaign. In November, Pinellas County voters…