Katelyn Greer – a Master’s in Applied Economics student – presented her findings on estimating the impact of proposed Ad Valorem tax bills at the Revenue Estimating Conference at the Florida State Capitol.
She is currently an intern at the Florida Department of Revenue where she estimates the impact of proposed state tax bills.
Greer was tasked with estimating how much a bill would cost the State of Florida over the next five years if it was enacted into law.
This bill would expand the current homestead exemption to allow a homeowner who rents out a portion of their house while currently residing in it to claim all home value as a homestead. A homestead is an individual’s primary residence, and the assessed value of it grows at a slower rate than a non-homestead.
“The experience was so valuable because not only is it broadcasted live on the Florida Channel, but I presented directly to Florida’s governing bodies, including the Florida Governor’s Office, House, and Senate,” Greer said.
Greer is enrolled in Florida State University’s Master’s in Applied Economics program, a one-year 30 credit hour terminal master’s that prepares students for a variety of careers in government and the private sector.
“There is no other master’s program that offers as much professional development as this one in Florida. This program provides an effective transition from academic learning to professional life,” Greer said. “I have learned how to effectively explain complex economic theories in a way that someone who has never been exposed to economics can understand.”
Greer is also a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the course Economics of Asia and a recipient of a Kaul Fellowship, which provides 3-6 exceptional economics students with funding each year.
After graduation, Greer will begin working as a Data Analyst with Stantec in Tampa, FL.
To learn more about the Revenue Estimating Conference’s Impact Conference, click here. To learn more about FSU’s Master’s in Applied Economics, click here.