Florida Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Florida sales tax — 6% state plus county surtax (0–1.5%). Groceries and prescription drugs exempt.
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How to use this calculator
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Florida has a 6% state sales tax. Most counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5%–1.5%, bringing combined rates to 6%–7.5%. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide. Clothing is taxable.
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Select your county/city for the combined state + local rate.
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Groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Florida's sales tax rate?
Florida's state sales tax is 6%. Most counties add 0.5%–1.5%: Miami-Dade and Broward charge 7%, Hillsborough (Tampa) 7.5% — the highest in FL. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. Florida relies on sales tax more than most states since there is no state income tax.
What is exempt from FL sales tax?
Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are generally exempt from FL sales tax.
Florida Sales Tax Calculator 2024
How to use the florida sales tax
Use this florida sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Florida. Florida charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include State only — 6% (6.00%), Miami-Dade — 7% (7.00%), Broward — 7% (7.00%).
Florida sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Florida sales tax applies
Sales tax in Florida affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Florida must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Florida Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This florida sales tax uses 2026 rates.
FL sales tax overview
Florida has a 6% state sales tax. Most counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5%–1.5%, bringing combined rates to 6%–7.5%. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide. Clothing is taxable.
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