Add or remove Florida sales tax. The 6% statewide base rate is preset; switch the rate or direction below.
Florida sales tax rates (2026-06)
State base rate — 6%. Florida's state sales-tax rate of 6%. Counties may add a discretionary surtax (typically 0.5%–1.5%), bringing the combined rate to 6.5%–8.5%.
Exempt — 0%. Most groceries, prescription medicines, and some agricultural supplies are exempt from Florida sales tax.
Important: local taxes
The figure above is the statewide base. US sales tax is destination-based, so the total at checkout usually includes county, city, and special-district taxes. Treat the base rate as a floor and verify the exact combined rate for the delivery address.
Florida's statewide Florida Sales Tax base rate is 6%. Florida's state sales-tax rate of 6%. Counties may add a discretionary surtax (typically 0.5%–1.5%), bringing the combined rate to 6.5%–8.5%. Local jurisdictions may add more, so confirm the combined rate for the delivery address.
How do I work out Florida sales tax on a price that already includes it?
Choose 'Remove tax', pick the rate, and enter the gross amount. The net base is the gross divided by 1 plus the rate; the tax is the difference. At 6% a gross of USD 100 has a net of USD 94.34.
Which sales tax rates does Florida have?
Florida applies state base rate 6%, plus a zero / exempt category for qualifying supplies. Pick the rate that matches your goods or service; confirm the category with the official source.
Estimate only. Not tax advice. The state base rate is shown; counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5%–2.5%. Confirm the exact combined rate for your county. Rates as of 2026-06.