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Florida sales tax Calculator

Calculating sales tax in the Sunshine State involves combining the 6% state rate with various local surtaxes — meaning your final rate depends heavily on which county you're shopping in, ranging from 6% to 7.5%.

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Rates updated for May 2026

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified May 2026.

Verify rates on May 2026

How it's calculated

Price × 0.07 = sales tax owed (Miami-Dade example)
1

Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00

2

Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $1,400.00

3

Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $21,400.00

Florida sales tax rates by county

LocationCombined rate
Miami-Dade County7%
Broward County7%
Palm Beach County7%
Hillsborough County (Tampa)7.5%
Orange County (Orlando)6.5%
Duval County (Jacksonville)7%
Pinellas County (St. Pete)7%
Sarasota County7%

Common examples in Florida

Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.

Used car purchase

$12,000.00 purchase

$840.00

tax owed

New car purchase

$30,000.00 purchase

$2,100.00

tax owed

Electronics (laptop)

$1,000.00 purchase

$70.00

tax owed

Boat purchase

$50,000.00 purchase

$3,500.00

tax owed

Florida tax-free weekends

Shop during these periods and pay no sales tax on qualifying items.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday

August 1–31, 2026 (full month)

Clothing, footwear, wallets, and bags $100 or less; school supplies $50 or less per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzles $30 or less. Excludes purchases at airports, theme parks, entertainment complexes, and public lodging establishments.

Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Late May / Early June (2 weekends — check Florida DOR for exact 2026 dates)

Flashlights, batteries, generators under $3,000, tarps, radios, first aid kits

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
Florida's state sales tax rate is 6%. However, most counties add a local surtax of 0.5% to 1.5%, bringing the typical combined rate to 7%–7.5%. Hillsborough County (Tampa) has the highest combined rate at 7.5%.
Do you pay sales tax on a used car in Florida?
Yes. Florida charges a 6% state sales tax on used vehicle purchases, plus any applicable county surtax. The county surtax on vehicles is capped at the first $5,000 of the purchase price, which can save buyers money on more expensive vehicles.
What is exempt from sales tax in Florida?
Florida exempts most groceries, prescription drugs, and medical equipment from sales tax. Most clothing is taxable, unlike some other states. Agricultural supplies and certain manufacturing equipment also qualify for exemptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Florida?
Most unprepared food sold in grocery stores is exempt from Florida sales tax. This includes most items you'd buy at a supermarket. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and some snack items are taxable.
When is Florida tax-free weekend 2026?
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs the entire month of August 2026 — August 1 through August 31. During this period, clothing, footwear, wallets, and bags priced $100 or less are exempt, along with school supplies priced $50 or less per item and learning aids or jigsaw puzzles priced $30 or less. The exemption does not apply to purchases made at airports, theme parks, entertainment complexes, or public lodging establishments.

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