Florida Sales Tax Calculator (State + Local)

Estimate Florida state and local sales tax for any purchase. Choose your county or enter a ZIP code, adjust the rate if needed, and get an instant tax breakdown or reverse-calc from a total price.

Rates are illustrative and may not reflect current official surtax. Always confirm with the Florida Department of Revenue.

Illustrative Florida county sales tax rates

The table below shows example combined rates (state + local surtax) for selected Florida counties. These are for educational purposes only and may not match current official rates.

County State rate Local surtax Combined

Source: Example data based on common Florida surtax ranges. Always verify current rates with the Florida Department of Revenue.

How the Florida sales tax calculator works

This tool helps you estimate Florida sales tax by combining the statewide 6% rate with an illustrative local discretionary surtax for your county. You can:

  • Select a county from the list, or enter a Florida ZIP code.
  • Override the rate with your own custom combined percentage.
  • Calculate tax from a price before tax or reverse-calculate from a total price with tax.

Formulas used

1. From price before tax

Let:

  • P = price before tax
  • r = combined tax rate (state + local) as a decimal

Then:

\(\text{Tax} = P \times r\)

\(\text{Total} = P + \text{Tax}\)

2. From total price with tax

Let:

  • T = total price including tax
  • r = combined tax rate as a decimal

Then:

\(\text{Taxable amount} = \dfrac{T}{1 + r}\)

\(\text{Tax} = T - \text{Taxable amount}\)

Florida state vs. local sales tax

Florida has a statewide base sales tax of 6%. On top of that, counties may impose a discretionary sales surtax, typically between 0.5% and 2.5%. The surtax applies to most of the same transactions as the state tax, subject to special rules and caps.

State sales tax (6%)

  • Applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property.
  • Also applies to some services (for example, commercial rentals).
  • Collected by the seller and remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.

County discretionary surtax

  • Each county may adopt its own surtax rate.
  • Added on top of the 6% state rate.
  • Often subject to a cap on the taxable amount per item (e.g., surtax only on the first portion of the price).
  • Used to fund local projects such as schools, infrastructure, or transportation.

Important: This calculator assumes the surtax applies to the full taxable amount and does not model item-level surtax caps or special exemptions. For complex transactions, consult a tax professional or the Florida Department of Revenue.

Examples

Example 1: Price before tax

You buy a taxable item in a county with a combined rate of 7.5% (6% state + 1.5% local). The price before tax is $200.

  • Tax = 200 × 0.075 = $15.00
  • Total = 200 + 15 = $215.00

Example 2: Total price with tax

Your receipt shows a total of $107.50 in a county with a 7.5% combined rate.

  • Taxable amount = 107.50 ÷ 1.075 ≈ $100.00
  • Tax = 107.50 − 100.00 = $7.50

Common Florida sales tax exemptions (high level)

Florida law provides many exemptions and special rules. A few broad categories include:

  • Groceries for home consumption (most unprepared food items).
  • Prescription drugs and many medical devices.
  • Certain manufacturing and agricultural equipment.
  • Some nonprofit and governmental purchases.

Whether a specific item is taxable can be nuanced. Always refer to official Florida guidance or a qualified tax advisor for binding answers.

Limitations and disclaimer

  • Rates in this tool are illustrative and may not match current official county surtax rates.
  • The calculator does not handle special caps, tiered rates, or industry-specific rules.
  • Nothing here is legal or tax advice. For filing, compliance, or audits, rely on the Florida Department of Revenue and/or a licensed tax professional.