2022-2024 Form

Instructions and help about Florida Discretionary Sales Surtax Finance & Accounting

it's time to talk about taxes whether you live in Florida or you're traveling for a vacation filled with sunny skies sandy beaches and the world's best amusement parks you'll want to know about the taxes you'll pay in the Sunshine State specifically Florida's sales and use tax let's Dive In what is the sales tax in Florida the state sales tax in Florida is six percent remember that because you'll have to pay it whenever you buy most goods and services look even though paying sales tax is a bummer keep in mind that Florida has no personal income tax and only ranks as the 23rd highest in the country for total sales tax not too shabby what is exempt from the sales tax thankfully the sales tax doesn't apply to all purchases most groceries prescription drugs and medical items like over-the-counter medicines are exempt from sales tax which is great because these items are essential for you know living that's right your Publix trip is most likely tax-free but here's something to keep in mind