Florida Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax in Florida. 6% state rate + 1.01% average local tax = 7.01% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.

State Rate
6%
Avg Local
1.01%
Combined
7.01%
Highest Rate
8.5%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.

Sales Tax Rates in Major Florida Cities

CityCombined Rate
Miami7%
Orlando6.5%
Tampa7.5%
Jacksonville7.5%

Quick Reference โ€” Florida at 7.01% Combined Rate

PurchaseTaxTotal
$10.00$0.70$10.70
$25.00$1.75$26.75
$50.00$3.50$53.51
$100.00$7.01$107.01
$250.00$17.52$267.52
$500.00$35.05$535.05
$1,000.00$70.10$1070.10
$5,000.00$350.50$5350.50

Florida Sales Tax Guide (2026)

Florida has no state income tax, so sales tax is a major revenue source. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. Florida also offers annual sales tax holidays for back-to-school and disaster preparedness items.

Tax Exemptions in Florida

How Florida Sales Tax Works

In Florida, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 6% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 1.01% for a combined rate of 7.01%. The highest combined rate in Florida is 8.5% (some counties).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
Florida has a 6% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 1.01%, the combined rate is 7.01%. Florida has no state income tax, so sales tax is a major revenue source. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. Florida also offers annual sales tax holidays for back-to-school and disaster preparedness items.
Are groceries taxed in Florida?
Groceries in Florida are exempt. Most unprepared food items are not subject to sales tax.
Is clothing taxed in Florida?
Clothing in Florida is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Florida?
The highest combined rate in Florida is 8.5% (some counties). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Florida cities?
Miami (7%), Orlando (6.5%), Tampa (7.5%), Jacksonville (7.5%).

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Methodology, Assumptions, and Limitations

About this page: Florida Sales Tax Calculator โ€” 7.01% Rate (2026) is designed to help visitors make faster, better-informed decisions without creating an account or giving up personal data.

This estimate uses current federal and/or state tax assumptions, common filing-status logic, and the inputs you enter. It does not reproduce your exact payroll system, year-to-date withholding history, or every local tax rule.

Worked example: Example: compare the same salary under two filing statuses or with different pre-tax deductions to see how withholding or after-tax cash flow changes.

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Last updated: March 9, 2026 ยท Author: CalcSharp Editorial Team ยท Reviewed by: CalcSharp Finance Review Desk

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