Florida Sales and Use Tax Calculator
Calculate the estimated sales tax for your purchase in Florida.
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St. Johns
St. Lucie
Santa Rosa
Sarasota
Seminole
Sumter
Suwannee
Taylor
Union
Volusia
Wakulla
Walton
Washington
Understanding Florida Sales and Use Tax
Florida imposes a state sales tax on tangible personal property and certain services. In addition to the state sales tax, most counties also levy local option discretionary sales surtaxes, which vary by county. This calculator helps you estimate the total sales tax you would pay based on the purchase amount and the specific county in Florida where the transaction occurs.
How Florida Sales Tax Works:
- State Sales Tax: Florida has a base state sales tax rate. Currently, this rate is 6%.
- Local Option Sales Surtaxes: Many Florida counties impose additional sales surtaxes to fund local projects and services. These surtaxes can range from 0.5% to 2.5% depending on the county and specific provisions.
- Total Tax Rate: The total tax rate applied to a purchase is the sum of the state sales tax rate and the applicable local option sales surtax rate for the county.
- Exemptions: Certain goods and services are exempt from sales tax in Florida, such as groceries for home consumption, prescription drugs, and certain educational materials. This calculator does not account for specific exemptions and is intended for general estimation.
Tax Rates by County (Illustrative Example):
The table below shows the state and common local option sales tax rates for a few example counties. Please note that these rates are subject to change and specific regulations. Always consult the Florida Department of Revenue for the most up-to-date and official tax information.
- State Rate: 6%
- Alachua County: 6% (State) + 1% (Local) = 7%
- Broward County: 6% (State) + 1% (Local) = 7%
- Duval County: 6% (State) + 1.5% (Local) = 7.5%
- Hillsborough County: 6% (State) + 1.5% (Local) = 7.5%
- Miami-Dade County: 6% (State) + 1% (Local) = 7%
- Orange County: 6% (State) + 0.5% (Local) = 6.5%
- Palm Beach County: 6% (State) + 1% (Local) = 7%
- Pinellas County: 6% (State) + 1% (Local) = 7%
- Volusia County: 6% (State) + 0.5% (Local) = 6.5%
Calculator Logic:
The calculator takes your purchase amount and the selected county to determine the total sales tax. It applies the base state rate of 6% and adds the specific local option surtax rate associated with the chosen county. The result is the total estimated sales tax for that transaction.
Formula:
Total Tax = Purchase Amount × (State Tax Rate + Local Surtax Rate)
Total Tax Amount = Purchase Amount × Total Tax Rate (as decimal)
Use Cases:
- Estimating the final cost of purchases.
- Budgeting for expenses.
- Comparing prices across different counties (though this calculator focuses on tax for a given county).
- Businesses calculating sales tax collections.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on current general Florida sales tax rates and common local option surtaxes. Tax laws and rates can change. For definitive tax advice or specific situations, please consult the Florida Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional.