Stop the Swipe Tax
End the Hidden Tax on a Tax
What is the Swipe Tax?
Every time you use a credit card, big banks charge businesses a swipe fee—a hidden cost that gets passed on to you in the form of higher prices. But it gets worse. These fees aren’t just applied to your purchase—they’re also charged on the sales tax you pay. That means every time you shop, you’re being taxed twice—once by the state and again by credit card companies.
A Tax on Floridians
Hidden Swipe Fees Cost Floridians $320 million every year. That’s $320 million dollars that are siphoned directly out of our economy, and straight to the credit card companies.
The Impact on Floridians
Small businesses struggle because swipe fees are one of their biggest costs after labor.
Consumers pay more—not just on purchases but on the taxes they’re already required to pay.
Big banks and credit card companies rake in record profits while everyday Floridians foot the bill.
Why This Matters Now
With inflation already straining family budgets, hidden fees like the swipe tax make things worse. This is a double taxation scheme that forces Floridians to pay a fee just for the privilege of paying their taxes.
Help Spread the Word
Did you know? Every time you use your credit card, you’re paying a tax… on a tax. $320 million a year is taken from Floridians in hidden swipe fees. It’s time to stop the swipe tax!
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See What People Are Saying
Even during Florida’s sales tax holidays, big banks try to squeeze every penny out of consumers with hidden swipe fees. But there’s a way to fight back.
This Op-Ed breaks down how credit card companies profit off your tax payments—and why it’s time for lawmakers to put an end to the swipe tax.
Read the Op Ed
