Filing Florida State Taxes

Florida is one of the few US states that do not tax individual wage income taxes at the state level. While individuals do not have to pay state income taxes, there is a corporate income state tax in Florida.

Employee Appraiser

Sales Tax

According to statistics, Florida levies a sales tax of around 6%. On the other hand, counties in Florida charge additional sales taxes and surcharges in the range of ½%. The applicable surtax rate for mobile home sales and vehicles is that of the county where the registration of your vehicle and mobile home has taken place.

Property and Real Estate Property Tax

Property taxation offers local government funding in the state of Florida. The PTA, (commonly known as the Property Tax Administration Program) administers the collection and assessment of taxes on all personal, real and centrally assessed property in Florida. If you are looking for detailed property tax numbers across Florida, Florida's Property Valuations & Tax Data book can help you find what you are looking for.

If you buy a house in the state of Florida, the tax on that house will be evaluated on the basis of fair market value. It is the responsibility of the county property appraiser to assess and collect the property tax on a yearly basis. If you have any queries regarding the process, you must review the Florida Property Taxpayers' Bill of Rights. If the property you have purchased is your primary residence, you will get a $25,000 homestead exemption. The 2007 Florida Legislature gives residents of Florida additional tax relief if the homeowner’s property was destroyed because of natural disasters.

Inheritance and Estate Tax

• Unlike in other states, you do not need to pay any inheritance tax in Florida.
• You only need to pay limited estate tax in Florida related to federal estate tax collection.

Florida Tax Facts

• The purchase of both Florida State and US flags are exempted from state and local sales taxes.
• You can get tax assistance, advice and details at any of the state’s tax service centers.
• In 2007, the intangible personal property tax was eliminated in the state.