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Sales Tax Calculator Florida — Free 2026

Calculate Florida sales tax with the 6% state base rate. Click a city for local combined rates or enter your own.

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Miami-Dade 7% Orlando 6.5% Tampa 7.5% Jacksonville 7.5% Fort Lauderdale 7% State Base 6%

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Understanding Sales Tax in Florida

Florida levies a 6% state sales tax with counties adding a discretionary surtax of up to 2.5%. Like Texas, Florida has no state income tax, making sales tax one of its primary revenue sources. Combined rates range from 6% in counties with no surtax to 8.5% in the highest-taxed counties. Most shoppers in major metro areas pay between 6.5% and 7.5%.

How Florida Sales Tax Works

The 6% state rate applies to most retail purchases. Each county sets its own discretionary surtax rate, which changes periodically based on voter-approved referendums. A unique Florida rule is that the surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of a single transaction — amounts above $5,000 are taxed at just the 6% state rate. This benefits buyers of high-value items like appliances and electronics. For help calculating tips on restaurant meals, try the tip calculator.

Exemptions and Tax Holidays

Groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from Florida sales tax. Some clothing may also be exempt during designated tax holidays. Florida is known for its generous sales tax holidays, including back-to-school (clothing, school supplies, computers), hurricane preparedness (disaster supplies, generators), and recreational activity holidays. Check the Florida Department of Revenue for current dates. For all-states comparison, see the US Sales Tax Calculator.

State base rates shown. Local rates vary — use your receipt or county's website for exact combined rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida's sales tax rate?
Florida has a state base sales tax rate of 6%. Counties can add a local discretionary sales surtax of up to 2.5%, bringing the combined rate as high as 8.5% in some areas. Miami-Dade County has a combined rate of 7%, Tampa (Hillsborough County) 7.5%, and Jacksonville (Duval County) 7.5%.
How does Florida's local surtax work?
Florida counties can levy a discretionary sales surtax on top of the 6% state rate. The surtax rate varies by county, from 0% to 2.5%. Importantly, the surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of a single transaction. For purchases over $5,000, only the 6% state tax applies to the amount exceeding $5,000.
Are groceries taxed in Florida?
No. Most grocery food items are exempt from Florida sales tax. This includes staple foods like bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and meat purchased at grocery stores. However, prepared food, hot food sold ready to eat, and soft drinks are subject to the full sales tax rate.
Does Florida have sales tax holidays?
Yes. Florida offers multiple sales tax holidays each year, including a back-to-school holiday (clothing, school supplies, and computers), a hurricane preparedness holiday (disaster supplies, generators, batteries), and a Freedom Month or recreation-related holiday. Dates and qualifying items are set by the Florida Legislature each year.

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