Florida Sales Tax Calculator 2026 — 6% Rate
Calculate Florida sales tax on any purchase instantly. The state sales tax rate is 6%, and the statewide average combined rate (state + county surtax) is 6.98% (Tax Foundation, July 2026). Enter your purchase amount to see state tax, local tax, and the total amount due — all calculated privately in your browser.
Florida Sales Tax Rate: State vs Combined
The Florida state sales tax rate is 6%. Most shoppers pay more than that because 65 of Florida's 67 counties add a discretionary sales surtax on top. The statewide average combined rate is 6.98%, according to Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of July 1, 2026). A $100 purchase costs $106.00 in the two counties with no surtax (Citrus and Collier) and up to $108.00 in Hamilton County, where the 2% surtax is the highest in the state.
What Is and Isn't Taxed in Florida
Florida exempts general groceries (bread, milk, eggs, produce, meat) from sales tax, but prepared food, candy, and soft drinks ARE taxed at the full combined rate (section 212.08(1), Florida Statutes). Clothing is NOT permanently exempt in Florida — it is taxed at the standard rate year-round, except during the annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (July 20 through August 20), when clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item are exempt. Prescription drugs are exempt, and so are the common household remedies on the Department of Revenue's list (Form DR-46NT) — pain relievers, antacids, cold remedies and similar — along with listed items such as wheelchairs, canes and crutches. Cosmetics and toilet articles are taxable.
Florida Sales Tax Holidays
Florida has two sales tax holidays in 2026, both listed on the Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax Holidays page. The Back-to-School holiday now runs every year from July 20 through August 20, and the Hunting, Fishing, and Camping holiday runs from September 1 through December 31, 2026. Qualifying items bought on those dates carry neither the 6% state tax nor the county surtax. Details and price limits are in the 2026 section further down this page.
How to Calculate Florida Sales Tax
To calculate Florida sales tax: multiply the purchase price by the applicable rate. For the state rate only: price × 6% = tax. For the combined rate: use 6.98% for an average estimate, or enter the exact local rate from your receipt or the Florida Department of Revenue website. Example: a $200 purchase at the 6.98% combined rate = $13.96 in tax = $213.96 total.
Tips for Accurate Sales Tax Calculations
Always confirm the exact local rate for your specific city or county — the combined average (6.98%) is a statewide mean and may differ from your actual checkout rate. On a large single item such as a vehicle or an appliance the gap between the state-only and combined rate is limited in Florida, because the county surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of the price (see the next section). Keep receipts that show the tax rate used; this helps verify correct tax was charged and supports any refund claims for exempt purchases. If you are making a business purchase, check whether your state offers a sales tax exemption certificate to avoid paying tax on resale items.
Florida County Discretionary Sales Surtax & the $5,000 Cap
Per the Florida Department of Revenue, Florida counties may add a discretionary sales surtax on top of the 6% state rate. For 2026, 65 of the 67 counties levy one, at rates from 0.5% to 2% (Form DR-15DSS, 2026), so combined rates run from 6.0% (Citrus and Collier, no surtax) to 8.0% (Hamilton County). Palm Beach and Martin counties both dropped from 7% to 6.5% on January 1, 2026. The surtax applies only to the FIRST $5,000 of the sales amount of a single item of tangible personal property — for big-ticket purchases like cars, boats, or appliances over $5,000, only the 6% state rate applies above that threshold. The cap does not apply to admissions, short-term accommodation rentals or services. Example: a $20,000 car in a 7% county = 7% on $5,000 ($350) + 6% on $15,000 ($900) = $1,250 total instead of $1,400. For a motor vehicle the surtax rate is the one for the county of the buyer's home address. Updated 2026-10-07.
Florida Sales Tax Calculator: City-by-City Worked Examples
The county rates in these examples and in the calculator's rate list come from the Florida DOR Discretionary Sales Surtax table for 2026 (Form DR-15DSS); for any other county, enter its combined rate in the exact-rate field. Miami (Miami-Dade): $500 electronics × 7.0% = $35.00 → $535.00. Orlando (Orange): $500 × 6.5% = $32.50 → $532.50. Tampa (Hillsborough): $500 × 7.5% = $37.50 → $537.50. Jacksonville (Duval): $500 × 7.5% = $37.50 → $537.50. Fort Lauderdale (Broward): $500 × 7.0% = $35.00 → $535.00. Big-ticket $20,000 car in Miami-Dade (7%): 7% on first $5,000 = $350 + 6% on next $15,000 = $900 → $1,250 total (not $1,400). $50,000 boat: 7% × $5,000 + 6% × $45,000 = $350 + $2,700 = $3,050. Restaurant meal $80 in Orlando: 6.5% = $5.20 → $85.20. Grocery $150: $0 sales tax (general groceries are exempt from both the state tax and the surtax). Updated 2026-10-07.
Florida 2026 Sales Tax Holidays: Back-to-School and Hunting, Fishing & Camping
The Florida DOR Sales Tax Holidays page lists two holidays for 2026. Back-to-School (July 20 through August 20 every year; Monday, July 20 to Thursday, August 20 in 2026) exempts clothing, footwear, wallets and bags priced at $100 or less per item, school supplies at $50 or less per item, learning aids and jigsaw puzzles at $30 or less, and personal computers and computer-related accessories at $1,500 or less bought for noncommercial home or personal use (TIP 26A01-11). Hunting, Fishing, and Camping (September 1 through December 31, 2026) exempts firearms, ammunition, bows, crossbows and listed accessories, plus price-capped fishing and camping gear — for example tents at $200 or less, sleeping bags and camping stoves at $50 or less, camping lanterns and flashlights at $30 or less, and rods and reels at $75 or less each (TIP 26A01-06). Neither holiday covers rentals or sales inside a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport. No Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Summer or Tool Time holiday is on the Department's 2026 list. Instead, several items that were exempted during past holidays have been exempt all year since August 1, 2025: AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt and 9-volt batteries, portable generators of 10,000 running watts or less, waterproof tarps of 1,000 square feet or less, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers (TIP 25A01-05). An eligible item bought during a holiday carries no sales tax or surtax, so there is nothing to calculate; an item priced above its limit is taxed in full. Updated 2026-10-07.
Last updated: October 2026. Sources: Florida DOR — Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for 2026 (Form DR-15DSS); Florida DOR — Discretionary Sales Surtax; Florida DOR — Sales and Use Tax; Florida DOR — Sales Tax Holidays; TIP 26A01-11 (Back-to-School); TIP 26A01-06 (Hunting, Fishing, and Camping); TIP 25A01-05 (exemptions from August 1, 2025); Form DR-46NT (nontaxable medical items and general grocery list); GT-800030 (motor vehicles); Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of July 1, 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Florida?
The Florida state sales tax rate is 6%. Counties may add a discretionary sales surtax, which in 2026 runs from 0.5% to 2%, so the combined rate is 6.0% to 8.0% depending on county. The statewide average is 6.98% (Tax Foundation, July 2026). (Source: Florida Department of Revenue, Form DR-15DSS for 2026.)
Does Florida tax groceries?
Florida exempts general groceries (bread, milk, eggs, produce, meat) from sales tax. Prepared food, candy and soft drinks ARE taxed at the full combined rate, and restaurant meals are always taxed. Vitamins, food supplements and meal replacement products are on the Department of Revenue's exempt grocery list (Form DR-46NT).
Is clothing taxed in Florida?
Yes — Florida does NOT have a permanent clothing exemption. Clothing is taxed at the standard combined rate year-round. The only exception is the annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (July 20 through August 20 each year), when clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item, school supplies at $50 or less per item, and personal computers at $1,500 or less are tax-free.
What is the combined sales tax rate in Florida?
The combined (state + county) sales tax rate in Florida ranges from 6.0% (Citrus and Collier counties, no surtax) to 8.0% (Hamilton County, 2% surtax) in 2026. The statewide average is 6.98% (Tax Foundation, July 2026). Major county rates: Miami-Dade 7%, Broward 7%, Orange (Orlando) 6.5%, Hillsborough (Tampa) 7.5%, Duval (Jacksonville) 7.5%, Pinellas 7%.
How do I calculate sales tax in Florida?
Multiply the purchase price by the rate. For state tax only: price × 0.06. For combined rate: price × your county rate (look up at floridarevenue.com). Example: $50 in Miami-Dade × 0.07 = $3.50 tax, total $53.50. For a single item over $5,000, the county surtax applies only to the first $5,000 — only the 6% state rate applies above.
Is this Florida sales tax calculator free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up, no data leaves your browser. Use it for as many purchases as you want, share the link with friends, and bookmark for future receipts.
Does Florida charge sales tax on cars?
Yes — vehicles in Florida are taxed at the 6% state rate PLUS the county discretionary surtax, but the surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of the purchase price. So a $30,000 car in a 1% surtax county = $1,800 state + $50 county = $1,850 total tax. The surtax rate is the one for the county of the buyer's home address. When you trade in a vehicle to a registered dealer in the same transaction, the trade-in allowance IS deducted from the taxable price before the tax is calculated.
What Florida sales tax holidays run in 2026?
The Florida Department of Revenue lists two for 2026. Back-to-School (July 20 through August 20, every year): clothing, footwear and bags at $100 or less per item, school supplies at $50 or less, learning aids at $30 or less, personal computers and accessories at $1,500 or less. Hunting, Fishing, and Camping (September 1 through December 31, 2026): firearms, ammunition, bows and crossbows, plus price-capped fishing and camping gear such as tents at $200 or less. No Disaster Preparedness, Freedom Summer or Tool Time holiday is on the 2026 list; certain batteries, portable generators, tarps and smoke detectors have instead been exempt all year since August 1, 2025. Details: floridarevenue.com/SalesTaxHolidays.
How do I use this Florida sales tax calculator during a tax holiday?
You do not need it for eligible items: during a holiday an eligible item (for example clothing at $100 or less during Back-to-School, July 20 through August 20) carries no sales tax or surtax, so the shelf price is what you pay. An item above its limit (a $150 pair of shoes) is taxed at the full county rate on the entire price — the exemption does not split at the threshold. For a mixed basket, enter only the total of the taxable items. The $5,000 surtax cap is a separate rule that applies to single big-ticket items all year.