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Florida's 8th Congressional District

MikeHaridopolos

A $6,000 tax break for seniors.

Mike Haridopolos voted yes on the 2025 tax law that created a new $6,000 deduction for Floridians 65 and older.

  • Floridian
  • Former teacher
  • Public servant
  • Endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Mike Haridopolos applauding alongside Space Coast seniors at a community event

The provision

$6,000 per person, 65 and older.

Mike Haridopolos voted yes on House passage (Roll Call 145, May 22, 2025) and on final passage (Roll Call 190, July 3, 2025). The bill was signed into law on July 4, 2025 as Public Law 119-21.

$6,000New deduction for each person age 65 and older. A married couple who both qualify can deduct $12,000.Sec. 70103
2025 to 2028Available for tax years 2025 through 2028, starting with the return filed in 2026.Sec. 70103
$75,000The deduction phases out above $75,000 in income, or $150,000 for a joint return.Sec. 70103

Money back for retirees on the Space Coast.

Mike Haridopolos speaking with students

Who he is

Taught here. Lives here. Has always worked for here.

Mike Haridopolos is a Floridian, a former teacher and a public servant. He made his home on the Space Coast, taught its students, carried its priorities to Tallahassee as Florida Senate President, and carries them to Washington today.

  • Teacher

    Taught United States History and Political Science to Space Coast students at Brevard Community College, now Eastern Florida State College, and at the University of Florida's Bob Graham Center.

  • Neighbor

    Lives in Indian Harbour Beach with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. They have three grown children.

  • Senate President

    Represented Brevard County in the Florida House and Senate from 2000 to 2012. As Senate President, 2010 to 2012, he put the state budget online and sponsored Florida's constitutional amendment reducing property taxes.

  • Congressman

    Elected in 2024 to represent Florida's 8th, Brevard, Indian River and Orange counties, with the endorsement of Governor Ron DeSantis. Sits on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.

Official biography, haridopolos.house.gov. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, membership. The Capitolist, August 6, 2024, "Gov. DeSantis endorses Mike Haridopolos for Congress".

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Sources

  1. Public Law 119-21, enacted July 4, 2025 (statute text), Sec. 70103 (deduction for seniors).
  2. House Roll Call 190, July 3, 2025, final passage.
  3. House Roll Call 145, May 22, 2025, House passage.
  4. Official biography, haridopolos.house.gov.