Sales Tax for Florida (2026)
Florida (FL) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
6%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Florida
This calculator estimates the Florida sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 6%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Florida Overview
Florida charges a 6% state sales tax with county surtaxes up to 2%, bringing combined rates to 7-8.5% depending on location. With no state income tax, sales tax is Florida's primary revenue source. The state offers several annual tax holidays for back-to-school, hurricane preparedness, and other categories, and groceries are exempt year-round.
How Florida Compares
Florida's sales tax rate of 6% compares to Georgia at 4% and Alabama at 4%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4% | Georgia has a sales tax rate of 4%. |
| Alabama | 4% | Alabama has a sales tax rate of 4%. |
Florida's sales tax rate of 6% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Florida Residents
- 1Florida's 6% state rate plus local surtaxes (up to 2%) means combined rates reach 8% in some counties — Miami-Dade charges 7%, Hillsborough 8.5%.
- 2Groceries are exempt from Florida sales tax, but prepared food and beverages are fully taxable.
- 3Florida holds multiple sales tax holidays each year: back-to-school in July/August, hurricane preparedness in May/June, and a Freedom Month in July.
- 4Florida has no state income tax, so sales tax is a critical revenue source — making the rate unlikely to decrease.
- 5Clothing is fully taxable in Florida except during designated tax-free periods.