Hi everyone, I’m trying to understand how sales tax works in Florida. What exactly is the Florida sales tax rate, and does it vary by county or type of purchase?
The Florida state sales tax is 6% though most counties have what is known as a local discretionary surtax (average: 0.5- 2.5 percent) resulting in a total range of sales tax between 6-8.5 percent depending on location of purchase.
The state sales tax rate in Florida is 6% with local counties having a discretionary surtax making the overall rate of tax a range of 6 to 8.5 years; depending on the area.
