Rate
state rate 6.00%
avg local rate 0.98%
avg combined rate 6.98%
max combined rate 7.50%

exemptions

Category Status
groceries exempt (unprepared)
clothing taxable
prescription drugs exempt
non-prescription drugs taxable

notes

  • unprepared food (groceries) is exempt; prepared food for immediate consumption is taxable
  • county discretionary surtax ranges from 0.5% to 1.5%
  • clothing is taxable year-round but may be exempt during sales tax holidays
  • no state income tax; sales tax is a major revenue source

source: FL DOR. data from deepcalc.com