homestead
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New Florida Law May Allow Some Florida Hurricane Victims to Qualify for Property Tax Refunds
This time of year many Florida homeowners are understandably focused on property tax savings from the Florida homestead tax exemption. However, following the unprecedented 2024 hurricane season that we Floridians experienced, it’s important to remember that another valuable tax relief option exists: the Catastrophic Damage Tax Refund. This refund provides financial assistance to property owners…
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Don’t Forget to File for the Florida Homestead Tax Exemption
The statutory deadline to file is March 1. Failure to timely file constitutes a waiver of your entitlement to the tax savings for the year. Homeowners in Florida may be entitled to a substantial tax benefit known as the Florida Homestead Tax Exemption, which is a two-pronged benefit in the form of: If you recently…
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Old School Bankruptcy Exemption Gets a Modern Facelift
A Victory for Florida Debtors. There was a recent change to Florida law that benefits the vast majority of individuals filing for bankruptcy protection in Florida. Specifically, the change in law provides a long-overdue increase to the bankruptcy property exemptions that Florida debtors are able to claim. What’s a Bankruptcy Property Exemption? When facing financial…
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A Family’s Florida Homestead Saved, Just in Time for the Holidays
The legal practice area of real estate law touches on so many unique aspects. Because of this, and as a Florida Bar board certified real estate attorney, that means that I handle a number of diverse cases, all with unique challenges. However, few matters have been as emotionally charged, but ultimately rewarding, as the one…