US • Taxes • Updated for 2026

Florida Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Florida sales tax using the 6% state rate plus optional county surtax. Use city pages for exact combined rates.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Florida.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust the county surtax if you know your local rate.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State + County discretionary surtax
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Florida Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Florida's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. With county discretionary surtax, combined rates typically run 6% to 7.5%—Miami-Dade is 7%, Orange County (Orlando) 6.5%, Hillsborough (Tampa) up to 7.5%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Florida Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Florida has no state income tax and relies on sales tax. The statewide rate is 6%. Counties may impose an additional discretionary surtax (up to 1.5% in some areas).

  • State rate: 6%
  • County discretionary surtax: 0% to 1.5% (varies by county)
  • Typical combined rate: 6% to 7.5%

Sales Tax Rates for Major Florida Areas

Use city/county pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Miami (Miami-Dade)7%Miami Sales Tax Calculator
Orlando (Orange County)6.5%
Tampa (Hillsborough)7.5%

Florida Sales Tax Holidays (2026)

Florida runs sales tax holidays (e.g. back-to-school, disaster preparedness) when certain items may be exempt. Dates and eligible products change each year. Check the Florida Department of Revenue for the current year's dates and eligible items before large purchases.

How to Find Your Exact Florida Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and sometimes by address. Use the calculator above with your known county surtax, or look up your rate by address/ZIP on the Florida Department of Revenue (Sales and Use Tax). For city-level tools, use our Miami Sales Tax Calculator or browse Florida tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Florida state sales tax rate in 2026?

Florida has a 6% statewide sales tax rate. Many counties add a discretionary surtax (0.5% to 1.5%), so combined rates often range from 6% to 7.5%.

Q:Is Florida sales tax the same in every county?

No. The state rate is 6% everywhere, but counties may impose an additional discretionary surtax, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Florida?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Florida sales tax. Prepared foods, candy, and certain items may be taxable.

Q:How do I look up Florida sales tax by ZIP code?

Use the Florida Department of Revenue's Sales and Use Tax lookup or their published county rate list. This calculator lets you enter a known county surtax for a quick estimate.

Q:Which Florida counties have the highest sales tax?

Counties that impose the full discretionary surtax (e.g. 1% or 1.5%) have the highest combined rates. Miami-Dade is 7% (6% state + 1% county). Hillsborough and others can reach 7.5%.