Florida Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Florida sales tax using a typical combined state and county rate, or enter the rate that applies where you take delivery.
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Exemptions
- -Unprepared grocery food
- -Prescription medicines
- -Surtax capped at first $5,000
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Florida sales tax calculator for 2026. State base rate: 6%. County discretionary surtax adds 0% to 1.5%, making combined rates 6% to 7.5%. Miami-Dade 7%, Orange County (Orlando) 6.5%, Hillsborough (Tampa) 7.5%. Groceries exempt. Clothing IS taxable. Florida has no state income tax. Back-to-school and disaster preparedness sales tax holidays annually.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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Florida combines the state sales tax with county surtaxes. Discretionary sales surtax rates differ by county.
United States FAQs
What is Florida sales tax rate?
Florida state base rate is 6%. Counties add a discretionary surtax of 0% to 1.5%, making combined rates 6% to 7.5%. Miami-Dade is 7%, Orange County (Orlando) is 6.5%, Hillsborough (Tampa) is 7.5%.
Are groceries taxed in Florida?
No. Unprepared food and grocery items are exempt from Florida sales tax. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and hot food from delis are taxable at the full combined rate.
What is the county surtax cap?
The county discretionary surtax generally applies only to the first $5,000 of each taxable transaction. On a $10,000 purchase in Miami-Dade: state tax = $600, surtax = $50 (capped at $5,000), total = $650.
Does Florida have sales tax holidays?
Yes. Florida typically offers back-to-school (clothing under $100, supplies under $50), disaster preparedness (generators, batteries), and Freedom Week (recreation items, event admissions) holidays each year.
Is clothing taxable in Florida?
Yes. Clothing is taxable at the full combined rate in Florida year-round, except during the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday when items at $100 or less are temporarily exempt.
Does Florida have an income tax?
No. Florida is one of nine US states with no state income tax. The state relies on sales tax, property tax, and tourism revenue instead. This makes the total tax burden lower for most residents compared to high-income-tax states.
Is there a tourist tax in Florida?
Yes. Florida counties levy a Tourist Development Tax (bed tax) of 2-6% on short-term rentals (hotels, vacation rentals under 6 months). This is separate from and in addition to sales tax. In Miami-Dade, the total hotel tax is about 13%.
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