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Florida Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate total price with Florida sales tax by county, compare rates across major counties, and plan your purchases around Florida's four annual tax-free periods. No state income tax — sales tax ranges from 6.00% to 8.50%.

Calculate total price including Florida sales tax
Florida has NO state income tax. Sales tax ranges from 6.00% to 8.50% depending on county.
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Pre-tax price of the item or purchase
Local surtax varies by county (0.00%–2.50%)
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How to Use This Calculator

Calculate Total tab

Enter your purchase amount and select your Florida county. The calculator applies the county's combined sales tax rate (state + local surtax) to show the total tax, total price, and a breakdown of state vs. county portions. It also flags whether your item category is exempt.

Rates by County tab

View all 8 major Florida counties ranked by combined sales tax rate, from Hillsborough County (Tampa) at 8.50% to Orange County (Orlando) at 6.50%. Each entry shows the state rate, county surtax, and tax on a $100 purchase.

Tax-Free Periods tab

Browse Florida's 4 annual tax-free shopping periods with dates, qualifying items, price thresholds, and estimated savings. Florida has more tax-free periods than any other state — plan your purchases to save 6%–8.5% on qualifying items.

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The Formula

Florida sales tax is calculated by applying the combined rate to the purchase price:

Sales Tax = Purchase Price × Combined Tax Rate

Total Price = Purchase Price + Sales Tax

Where:
  Combined Rate = State Rate (6.00%) + County Surtax (0.00%–2.50%)
  Combined Range: 6.00% to 8.50%

Example: $200 purchase in Hillsborough County (8.50%)
  $200 × 0.085 = $17.00 tax
  $200 + $17.00 = $217.00 total

The state rate of 6.00% is the same everywhere in Florida. The county discretionary surtax varies from 0.00% to 2.50% and is set by each county. Some counties cap the surtax at the first $5,000 of a single item's price.

Example

Carlos — Back-to-School Shopping in Miami-Dade County

Carlos is buying school supplies and a new laptop for his daughter in Miami-Dade County. He wants to know his sales tax and whether he should wait for the tax-free period.

Regular purchase (outside tax-free period)

Laptop price$899.00
School supplies$75.00
Total pre-tax$974.00
Miami-Dade rate7.00%
Sales tax$68.18
Total with tax$1,042.18

During Back-to-School tax-free period

Laptop (under $1,500)TAX FREE
School supplies (under $50 each)TAX FREE
Sales tax$0.00
Total savings$68.18

By waiting for the Back-to-School tax-free period (Jul 28 – Aug 11), Carlos saves $68.18. Over a family's full back-to-school shopping, savings of $50–$150 are typical.

FAQ

Florida's state sales tax rate is 6.00%, which is the same in every county. On top of that, most counties add a discretionary surtax ranging from 0.00% to 2.50%. The combined rate ranges from 6.00% to 8.50%. Hillsborough County (Tampa) has the highest combined rate at 8.50%. Orange County (Orlando) and Lee County (Fort Myers) are among the lowest major counties at 6.50%.
No. Unprepared food (groceries) is exempt from Florida sales tax. This includes items like bread, milk, fruit, vegetables, meat, and canned goods. However, prepared food (restaurant meals, hot deli items, catered food) is fully taxable. Candy and soft drinks may also be taxable depending on how they are classified.
Florida has four tax-free periods each year — more than any other state. They include: Back-to-School (Jul/Aug) for clothing, school supplies, and computers; Hurricane Preparedness (May/Jun) for generators, batteries, and emergency supplies; Freedom Month (July) for outdoor recreation and event tickets; and Tool Time (September) for skilled trade tools and equipment. Each period has specific item categories and price thresholds.
Yes, clothing is fully taxable in Florida at the combined state + county rate (6.00%–8.50%). Unlike some states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Minnesota), Florida does not exempt clothing from sales tax. However, during the annual Back-to-School tax-free period, clothing items priced at $100 or less per item are temporarily exempt from sales tax.
No. Florida is one of seven US states with no personal state income tax. This is enshrined in the Florida Constitution. As a result, the state relies more heavily on sales tax, property tax, and tourism-related taxes for revenue. The absence of income tax makes Florida especially attractive for retirees, remote workers, and high-income earners. However, the combined sales tax of up to 8.50% is above the national average.

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