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Ron DeSantis' $61B Problem: Will Florida be the First Property and Income Tax-Free State?

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Analyzing DeSantis's Proposal to Eliminate Florida Property Taxes and the $61 Billion Fiscal Challenge

Governor DeSantis proposes eliminating all state property taxes, potentially making Florida the only state with zero income and zero property tax. Discover the massive $61 billion revenue gap, who benefits most, and the risky funding options required to offset this bold move.

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  • Analyze the $61B funding challenge created by eliminating property taxes, which supports schools and counties.
  • Evaluate the competing interests between benefiting wealthy property owners and improving affordability for first-time buyers.
  • Review innovative (and controversial) proposals for revenue replacement, requiring major structural adjustments to state funding.

This analysis breaks down the financial mechanics and political implications of Florida's proposed tax overhaul, framing the debate around long-term state viability versus immediate resident relief.

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Florida may eliminate property taxes and keep no state income tax. Patrick breaks down the $61B gap, who wins or loses, funding options, and how this impacts affordability, migration, and first-time buyers. Is this bold strategy smart or risky for Florida’s future? ------ ⭕️ JOIN THE PBD ENTREPRENEUR CIRCLE: https://bit.ly/4ij2KVX 👕 GET THE LATEST VT MERCH: https://bit.ly/3BZbD6l 📕 PBD'S BOOK "THE ACADEMY": https://bit.ly/41rtEV4 📰 VTNEWS.AI: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3OExClZ 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g57zR2 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ITUNES: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4g1bXAh 🎙️ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://bit.ly/4eXQl6A 📱 CONNECT ON MINNECT: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4ikyEkC SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@PBDPodcast https://www.youtube.com/@ValuetainmentComedy https://www.youtube.com/@BrandonAceto https://www.youtube.com/@theunusualsuspectspodcast https://www.youtube.com/@amydangerfield https://www.youtube.com/@bizdocpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@HerTakePod ABOUT US: Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Top Comments (10)

@AlphaMale_1 2025-11-25

To eliminate property tax, eliminate county paid NGOs, corruption, and corrupt school district mis appropriations!

882 68 replies
@CCGamesceo 2025-11-25

Property tax is an unrealized gains tax. It's theft.

652 50 replies
@Troynjk 2025-11-26

No property tax on primary residence.

647 37 replies
@Zer0CraftGaming 2025-11-25

Property tax is the worst kind of tax. They dont let us own our property.

509 29 replies
@gbouton2011 2025-11-25

Property taxes need to go away

475 17 replies
@kirk.w.mclaren 2025-11-25

Property taxes denies us from ever being able to own property, which seems unconstitutional

460 25 replies
@Chadministrator93 2025-11-25

Property tax is property theft

159 2 replies
@LegacyStacker 2025-11-28

I believe DeSantis is only talking cutting the $20 M. Taxes on primary residences with a homestead. He'll DOGE it out of FL to make up the difference.

36 1 replies
@speakersteve9586 2025-11-27

Let's keep talking about this and encouraging it!!

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@robertwilliams561 2025-12-03

Yes we need only one Bill to do away with with property tax. No taxes on property for people that have their home paid for.

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