Florida Sales Tax Calculator
Florida pairs a 6% state rate with county discretionary surtaxes that change at county lines. Florida's local surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of each item, which matters for large purchases such as appliances.
Default for Florida: 7.03%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State and sample ZIP-level rates.
Florida sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 1.03% |
| Average combined rate | 7.03% |
| Highest combined rate | 8.50% |
What is taxable in Florida?
- Groceries, prescription drugs, and most residential rent are exempt; prepared food sold in restaurants is fully taxable.
- Most counties levy a surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, and the first $5,000 of a single-item sale can be exempt from the local portion.
FL sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
- Florida's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 7.03%, with the highest combined rate around 8.50%. Florida's local surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of each item, which matters for large purchases such as appliances.
- Does Florida have local sales tax?
- Most counties levy a surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, and the first $5,000 of a single-item sale can be exempt from the local portion.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Florida?
- Groceries, prescription drugs, and most residential rent are exempt; prepared food sold in restaurants is fully taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Florida?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 7.03% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $7.03 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Florida Department of Revenue.
Official source: Florida Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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