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Learn the Facts About the Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Ordinance Before you Vote on August 24th.
 
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Video segments from 2009 Energy Options Conference now available online.
Press Release: 2009 Green Futures Expo and Energy Options Conference Now Carbon Neutral
Charlotte County Recovery Zone Facility Bond - applications now being accepted.
Port Charlotte Named as Top Place to Retire by Money Magazine, with is affordable housing, miles of cruising waters and protected shoreline, and quality medical facilities for all ages.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners signs the Green Building Ordinance to promote the county as a sustainable community.
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Taxes
 

State Taxes
 
Business Inventory None
 
Corporate Franchise Tax None (on capital stock)
 
Corporate Income Tax 5.5% of Florida net income.
An exemption of $5,000 is available
   
Gasoline Tax 15.0 cents per gallon.  (counties are allowed to impose additional taxes)
   
Gross Receipts Tax None  (except by persons receiving payment for utilities and communications services)
   
Intangible Tax $0.50 per thousand dollars of value (exemptions and discounts are available)
   
Inventory Tax None
   
Personal Income Tax None (prohibited by the State Constitution)
   
Unemployment Tax Paid on the first $7,000 wages of an employee per calendar year.

Rate of .027 of net taxable wages for a new employer.  Rate will increase or decrease based on employer's experience rating.  (Low .010 - High .0540)
   
State Sales Tax 6%
 
Local Taxes
 
2009 County Property Tax One mil equals $1.00 per $1,000 property value
   
Ad Valorem Millage Rates  
  2008

2009 (Proposed)
Board of County Commissioners:
General Fund 5.7096 5.7096
Greater Charlotte Lighting District 0.1925 0.2387
Charlotte Public Safety Unit 1.8277 1.8277
Don Pedro & Knight Island Street & Drainage Unit 1.8012 1.8012
Manasota Key Street & Drainage Unit 0.7798 0.7798
Stump Pass-Beach Renourishment 0.1978 0.1978
Sandhill Municipal Service Taxing Unit 0.7062 0.7062
Public Schools:  
By State Law 4.0210 4.8590
Local School Board 2.3390 2.4980
Water Management:  
SW FL Water Management District 0.3866 0.3866
Peace River 0.1827 0.1827
South Florida Water Management District 0.2549 0.2549
Lake Okeechobee 0.2797 0.2797
Everglades 0.0894 0.0894
Independent Districts:  
West Coast Inland Navigation 0.0394 0.394
Boca Grande Fire District 1.0233 1.0850
Municipalities:    
City of Punta Gorda 2.5689 2.6996
Voter Approved:    
School Debt Payments 0.0000 0.0000
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Program 0.2000 0.2000
     
Source: Charlotte County Property Appraiser
   
Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Yes
   
County/City Income Tax None
   
Retail Sales Tax (Local Option) 1.0%
   
Tourist Tax 4% on accommodation rental 6 months or less
 
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Charlotte County Economic Development Office

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Port Charlotte, FL  33948

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