What is florida sales tax

[daisy]

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?

 

[Will David]

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.

 

[Shane Warne]

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.

 

[peterkavinsky]

Florida’s state sales tax is 6%, but local counties may add up to 2.5%, making the total rate vary by location.

 

[jasminsain]

In addition to the state tax, many counties in Florida levy a local discretionary sales surtax, which can range from 0% to 2%. This means the combined sales tax rate (state and local) in Florida generally ranges from 6% to 8% depending on the specific location of the sale.