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Refund process for defunct Hillsborough transit tax likely to begin this summer
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After years of legal wrangling, state lawmakers this year approved what will happen to more than half a billion dollars collected through the now-voided Hillsborough transportation sales tax.
The Florida Supreme Court found the tax to be unconstitutional in 2021.
Money will be divvied up, with a portion – roughly $256 million of the $589 million collected – going toward county road improvement projects. The remaining money will go toward a county tax holiday, legal fees, and a refund program for people who apply.
VERIFY viewer John G. in Lutz asked if it’s true that the county is accepting refund requests. And if so, how does he apply?
MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/verify/refund-hillsborough-transit-tax/67-55c7e148-c370-4e66-bfed-4ed2ef34d668
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