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> Less than one fifth of its revenue comes from federal sources Over one-quarter (26%) comes from Federal sources according to the Census Bureau's Annual Surve
by freddie_mercury 2y ago
> Less than one fifth of its revenue comes from federal sources
Over one-quarter (26%) comes from Federal sources according to the Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances.
Having 26% of your government funded by (Federal) income taxes sure sounds like Florida can't operate without income taxes. They simply outsource collection to another jurisdiction.
- gabesullice 2y agoHere is my source, which uses the same census data in your claim: https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-rely-the-most-on-federal-aid/ https://usafacts.org/articles/which-states-rely-the-most-on-... Regardless, I addressed your point already.
- dgfitz 2y agoWhich 26% though? I’ll bet dollars to donuts that if the fed cut off Florida right now, they would sort it out.