Florida Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Last updated: May 2026 · Sources: Tax Foundation, Avalara, Florida Dept. of Revenue
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Florida Sales Tax Guide 2026
Florida's sales tax structure is fundamentally county-based. The state charges a uniform 6% on most taxable sales, and each of Florida's 67 counties can add a "discretionary sales surtax" ranging from 0.5% to 2.5% — but the county rate applies universally within county lines, regardless of which city, town, or unincorporated area you're in. This means a purchase in downtown Miami and a purchase in suburban Hialeah (both in Miami-Dade County) are charged exactly the same rate: 7.0%.
Florida's county surtaxes are approved by voter referendum and typically fund specific purposes: school construction (school capital outlay surtax), county infrastructure, or transportation improvements. Hillsborough County added a 1% surtax in 2019 for transportation (All for Transportation), making Tampa's combined rate 7.5%. Some smaller counties still only add 0.5% (Lee County, Orange County), while others have stacked to 1.5% or higher.
For consumers, the practical impact: Florida's average combined rate of 7.01% is below the national average of approximately 7.2%. Shopping at a major mall in Orange County (Orlando) means paying 6.5% — lower than the US average. Shopping the same items in Hillsborough County (Tampa) means 7.5%.
Florida exempts most grocery food items from sales tax, which provides meaningful relief for families. Prescription drugs are fully exempt. However, Florida does tax clothing (unlike New York), restaurant meals, alcohol, and prepared foods at the full combined rate. Florida also has a unique annual "back-to-school" sales tax holiday and a "disaster preparedness" holiday where storm supplies are temporarily exempt.
Florida also has a "cap" on the surtax: the surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of a single taxable item's sale price. A $50,000 boat purchase in Hillsborough County pays 7.5% on the first $5,000 and 6% on the remaining $45,000.
Florida Sales Tax Rates by City / County
Top Cities & Counties: Combined Sales Tax Rates
| Location | Combined |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Countycounty | 7% |
| Broward County (Fort Lauderdale)county | 7% |
| Palm Beach Countycounty | 7% |
| Hillsborough County (Tampa)county | 7.5% |
| Orange County (Orlando)county | 6.5% |
| Duval County (Jacksonville)county | 7% |
| Pinellas County (St. Pete)county | 7% |
| Lee County (Fort Myers)county | 6.5% |
| Polk Countycounty | 7% |
| Osceola County (Kissimmee)county | 7.5% |
Tax-Exempt Categories in Florida
- Grocery food (most unprepared foods)
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment and devices
- Agricultural products
- Most baby items (diapers, baby food)
Source: Florida Dept. of Revenue — Sales Tax Rate Chart. Combined rates include state + county + city + district taxes. Rates subject to change. Last verified: May 2026.
Worked Examples: Florida Sales Tax
Comparing the highest-rate and lowest-rate locations in Florida: Hillsborough County (Tampa) (7.5%) vs. Orange County (Orlando) (6.5%).
Highest Rate: Hillsborough County (Tampa)
7.5%
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $7.50 | $107.50 |
| $500.00 | $37.50 | $537.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $75.00 | $1,075.00 |
Lowest Rate: Orange County (Orlando)
6.5%
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Category Comparison at Hillsborough County (Tampa) (7.5%)
| Item | Price | Sales Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $150.00 | $0.00 | $150.00 |
| Electronics ($500 TV) | $500.00 | $37.50 | $537.50 |
| Clothing ($80 jacket) | $80.00 | $6.00 | $86.00 |
| Restaurant Meal | $60.00 | $4.50 | $64.50 |
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Florida Sales Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
Both. Florida has a uniform 6.0% state base rate that applies everywhere. However, all 67 Florida counties can add a discretionary sales surtax of 0.5% to 2.5% on top. The county surtax is uniform within each county — every city within a county charges the same combined rate. There are no city-specific or district-specific add-ons above the county level (unlike California or Texas). To find your exact rate: identify which Florida county you're in, then look up that county's current surtax on the Florida Department of Revenue's website. Most major counties are at 7.0% (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Duval, Pinellas) or 7.5% (Hillsborough, Osceola).