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Amendment Two Could Save Florida Farms | Panama City Beach News
Florida voters face a pivotal choice this November with Amendment Two, which could slash property taxes on farm equipment like tractors and combines—machines worth hundreds of thousands or even a million dollars. Currently, farmers pay sales tax upfront and then property tax annually, a double hit that’s crushing under rising input costs. Supporters say passing this amendment would ease the burden on family farms, help preserve rural communities, and potentially lower food prices for consumers. But it might force counties to raise taxes on farmland to balance the budget. With three major…
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