Florida Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate Florida sales tax for any purchase. Florida has a 6% state sales tax plus county discretionary surtaxes ranging from 0% to 1.5%, resulting in combined rates between 6% and 7.5% depending on your location.

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Total Amount (Including Tax)
$107.00
Sales Tax Amount
$7.00
Combined Tax Rate
7.00%
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
6.00%
Florida State Tax
$6.00
1.00%
County Surtax (Alachua)
$1.00
7.00%
Combined Rate
$7.00

Tax Breakdown Visualization

Price Comparison

Purchase Price Tax Total

Florida County Sales Tax Rates

County State Rate County Surtax Combined Rate

County Rate Comparison

Understanding Florida Sales Tax

Florida's sales tax structure consists of two components: a statewide base rate and optional county discretionary surtaxes. The state sales tax rate is 6%, which applies uniformly across all 67 Florida counties. Additionally, most counties impose a discretionary sales surtax that ranges from 0% to 1.5%, making the combined rate anywhere from 6% to 7.5%.

The average combined sales tax rate in Florida is approximately 7.02%, making it slightly higher than the national average. This rate places Florida in the middle tier of states when it comes to sales tax burden, though the lack of state income tax often offsets this for residents.

Key Fact: Florida has no state income tax, making sales tax one of the primary revenue sources for the state. The combination of sales tax and property tax funds most state and local government services.

How Florida Sales Tax Is Calculated

Calculating Florida sales tax is straightforward once you know your combined rate:

Sales Tax = Purchase Price × (State Rate + County Rate)

Total Price = Purchase Price + Sales Tax

Example Calculation

If you're buying a $500 item in Miami-Dade County (1% surtax):

  1. State Tax: $500 × 6% = $30.00
  2. County Tax: $500 × 1% = $5.00
  3. Total Tax: $30.00 + $5.00 = $35.00
  4. Final Price: $500 + $35 = $535.00

County Discretionary Sales Surtax

The county discretionary sales surtax (also called local option surtax) is an additional tax that counties can impose to fund various local services and infrastructure projects. Here's what you need to know:

Counties with the Highest Combined Rates (7.5%)

Several Florida counties have the maximum 1.5% surtax, resulting in a 7.5% combined rate:

Counties with the Lowest Combined Rate (6%)

A few Florida counties have no discretionary surtax:

Items Exempt from Florida Sales Tax

Not everything is subject to sales tax in Florida. Common exemptions include:

Tax-Exempt Items:

  • Most groceries and food items (unprepared food)
  • Prescription medications
  • Medical equipment and supplies
  • Agricultural equipment and supplies
  • Certain manufacturing equipment
  • Most services (with exceptions)

Items That ARE Taxable

Florida Sales Tax Holidays

Florida offers several sales tax holidays throughout the year when certain items can be purchased tax-free:

Back-to-School Tax Holiday

Typically held in late July or early August, this holiday exempts:

Disaster Preparedness Tax Holiday

Usually held before hurricane season (late May/early June):

Freedom Week (July 4th period)

Exempts certain recreational items including:

The $5,000 Cap on Surtax

An important rule that benefits purchasers of expensive items: the county discretionary surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of a single item's sales price. This means:

Example: Buying a $10,000 Item in a 1% Surtax County

This cap provides significant savings on major purchases like vehicles, boats, furniture, and jewelry.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Choose Mode: Select "Add Tax" to calculate total from pre-tax price, or "Remove Tax" to find the pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive total
  2. Enter Amount: Input the purchase price (before or after tax depending on mode)
  3. Select County: Choose your Florida county from the dropdown, or enter a custom county rate
  4. Click Calculate: See the complete tax breakdown including state and county portions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is food taxed in Florida?

Most grocery food items are exempt from Florida sales tax. However, prepared food, hot food, and food sold for immediate consumption (like restaurant meals) are taxable at the full rate. Candy and soft drinks are also taxable. The exemption generally applies to food you buy to prepare and eat at home.

Is clothing taxed in Florida?

Yes, clothing and footwear are subject to Florida sales tax year-round. However, during the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday (usually late July/early August), clothing items priced at $100 or less are tax-exempt.

Do I pay sales tax on a car in Florida?

Yes, vehicle purchases are subject to sales tax in Florida. The 6% state sales tax applies to the full purchase price. The county discretionary surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of the vehicle's price. If you bought the vehicle outside Florida, you may owe a use tax when registering it.

What is Florida's use tax?

Florida's use tax equals the sales tax rate and applies to items purchased outside Florida for use within the state. If you buy something online from an out-of-state seller that doesn't collect Florida tax, you're required to pay the equivalent use tax. The tax rate is the same as your local sales tax rate.

Are services taxed in Florida?

Most services are exempt from Florida sales tax, but there are exceptions. Taxable services include: commercial pest control, detective and security services, nonresidential cleaning services, and commercial interior design. Professional services like legal, medical, and accounting services are generally exempt.

How do tourist development taxes work?

In addition to regular sales tax, Florida counties can impose a tourist development tax (bed tax) on short-term rentals and hotel stays. This tax ranges from 2% to 6% depending on the county, on top of the regular sales tax. It's used to fund tourism promotion and tourist-related facilities.

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