Florida Income Taxes
Florida
"The Sunshine State"
Since Florida does not collect an income tax on individuals, you are not required to file a FL state income tax return. However, you may need to prepare and e-file a federal tax return or a return for another state.
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Florida Tax Facts, Information
Below, find Florida tax information and contacts that may be helpful in understanding your tax situation and spending. Since Florida does not have income tax, a Florida state income tax return does not exist.
Florida Income Tax Code
Florida does not have an income tax code.
The state of Florida has a 6% sales tax. Counties impose additional local sales taxes, ranging from 0.25%-1.5%. This would result in a sales tax of up to 7.5%.
Sales Tax HolidayGenerally, January 1 - January 14 and June 1 - September 1.
The following may be exempt from FL sales tax during this time:
- School supplies with sales price $50 or more
- Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories with sales price $100 or more
- Personal computers: $1,500 or more.
Tax Fact
United States and Florida flags are exempt from sales tax in Florida.
Florida Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits are not subject to income taxes in Florida.
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