DeSantis Signs Historic $1.2 Billion Tax Relief Package That Benefits Families

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $1.2 billion tax relief bill on May 6 to help Floridians—especially families with children—fight what he called “Biden-flation headwinds.”

“This is actually the largest tax relief in the history of the state of Florida,” DeSantis said in Ocala, dwarfed by a wall of disposable diapers and surrounded by families with small children. “The tax relief you’re going to see is breaks for really critical needs like gas, diapers, disaster supplies, tools for skilled trades, and recreational activities. Families are going to be able to save for things that really matter for them.”

He said that even though wages have gone up by 8 percent, the cost of goods has gone up 8.5 percent.  He believes, however, the percentage is closer to 10 percent on things that are necessary for “daily lives” like fuel, groceries, and utilities.

“That’s where we find ourselves having to fight,” he told the crowd. “I think really this is a federally induced inflationary spiral.”

Because Florida does not have a state income tax, the governor said they had to figure out ways for tax relief.