Florida Sales Tax: Rates, Calculator, Who Pays

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Florida state sales tax rate
Calculate Florida state sales tax
- Federal: $79 to $139. Free version available for Simple Form 1040 returns only.
- State: $0 to $69 per state.
- Expert help or full service filing is available with an upgrade to Live packages for a fee.
Who pays FL sales tax?
What items are subject to Florida sales tax?
- Taxable items sold at retail.
- Repairs of tangible items.
- Admission to amusement parks, sporting events and other places of recreation.
- Hotels, motels, beach houses and other temporary lodging.
Who is exempt from Florida sales tax?
Who collects Florida sales tax?
Florida sales tax holidays
Tax Holiday | Details | Dates |
Back to school | Certain items, like school supplies, computers, clothing, learning aids, and jigsaw puzzles, are exempt from sales tax. | Aug. 1, 2025-Aug. 31, 2025. |
Hunting, fishing and camping | Qualifying hunting, fishing, and camping supplies are exempt from sales tax. | Sept. 8, 2025-Dec. 31, 2025. |
- Federal: $79 to $139. Free version available for Simple Form 1040 returns only.
- State: $0 to $69 per state.
- Expert help or full service filing is available with an upgrade to Live packages for a fee.
Can you deduct Florida sales tax?
Article sources
- 1. Florida Department of Revenue. State Sales Tax Rate Imposed on Rentals, Leases, or Licenses To Use Real Property Reduced to 2.0%.
- 2. Florida Department of Revenue. Discretionary Sales Surtax. Accessed Nov 27, 2023.
- 3. Florida Department of Revenue. Florida Sales and Use Tax. Accessed Nov 27, 2023.
- 4. Florida Department of Revenue. Who Must Pay Tax. Accessed Nov 28, 2023.
- 5. Florida Department of Revenue. How Tax is Calculated. Accessed Nov 27, 2023.
- 6. Florida Department of Revenue. Sales Tax Holidays.
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