Florida sales tax rules
Quick answer
Florida charges a 6% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Florida treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Florida?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Florida state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Florida?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Florida at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Florida?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Florida, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Florida?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Florida over 12 months, you must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Florida have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Florida runs a sales tax holiday: Back-to-school and disaster-preparedness holidays are enacted annually by the legislature. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6.5%–7.5% in covered Florida metros.
Florida rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.