Archive for October 2019
Taxpayer stops school district from interfering with ad valorem property tax case
The last thing a taxpayer wants to happen in their fight against a government agency over a property tax assessment is another taxing authority stepping in to interfere. Unfortunately, this can and does occur, complicating the challenge and requiring the taxpayer to incur addition costs in defending one or more additional claims. Fortunately, taxpayers have…
Read MoreCourt Holds County Responsible for Ad Valorem Property Tax Payments to Another County
Most Florida ad valorem property tax cases involve a taxpayer and a county property appraiser. However, a recent case out of Florida has taken a unique turn by placing one county against another. The case at issue brought Pinellas County and the Pasco Property Appraiser head to head to address whether one county was responsible…
Read MoreI Want to Get Involved in the Green Rush in Florida. How Do I Do It?
Everyone wants to get involved in the green rush of the year – cannabis. Attorney’s working in the space are getting an influx of calls about hemp cultivation and commercialization. In Florida, SB 1020 is the legal framework that will govern the hemp industry. Further, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is working on…
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