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Florida's state sales tax rate is 6%, and with county-level discretionary surtaxes added on top, most Florida residents pay a combined rate of 6.5% to 7.5% depending on their county. Florida has 67 counties, and 62 of them have added their own discretionary sales surtax. Unlike states with city-level taxes, Florida's local taxes are strictly at the county level — there are no separate city sales taxes.

Miami-Dade County has a 1% discretionary surtax, bringing the combined rate to 7%. Broward County (Fort Lauderdale) has a 1% surtax for a 7% total. Orange County (Orlando) and Osceola County have 0.5% surtaxes. However, some counties have higher surtaxes for specific purposes: Hillsborough County (Tampa) has historically had a 1.5% surtax for certain purposes, though rates change over time.

Florida is notable for its extensive sales tax holiday programs. Florida typically holds multiple tax-free weekends and periods throughout the year, covering back-to-school items (clothing, school supplies, computers), disaster preparedness supplies, and sporting/recreational equipment. These tax holidays are popular and heavily promoted by the state government.

Florida exempts most groceries from the 6% state sales tax, though the county discretionary surtax may still apply to some grocery items depending on the county. Prescription drugs are fully exempt. Clothing and shoes are taxable in Florida, unlike some other states.

The Florida Department of Revenue oversees sales tax administration. Florida requires businesses to obtain a sales tax dealer's certificate before collecting tax, and returns are due monthly, quarterly, or semiannually depending on the volume of sales. Florida has one of the largest tourism economies in the world, and the state collects significant sales tax from hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues.