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Old 09-22-2022, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
huh?
Property taxes are much higher in some states, than Florida. So worth while to stay in Florida for 4-5 months as a secondary vacation home.
Paying State income tax didn’t even come close to make up for the how much higher property tax was on northern homes. Plus many not a fan of the heat, so 4-5 months for many in Florida winter and north for summer, fall.

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