What Taxes Do Florida Residents Pay?
No income, estate, or inheritance tax — and the sales, property, and transaction taxes that remain
Reviewed by the Fairlight Accounting cross-border tax team — U.S. & Canadian Tax Desks
Florida residents pay no state personal income tax, no estate tax, and no inheritance tax. Florida raises revenue instead through a 6 percent state sales tax plus county surtaxes, local property taxes, documentary stamp taxes on real estate transfers and loans, communications and fuel taxes, and a corporate income tax on C corporations. Federal income tax applies as anywhere else.
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The Florida tax picture
| Tax | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | None |
| Estate and inheritance tax | None (the Florida estate tax guide) |
| Sales and use tax | 6 percent state plus a county surtax of up to 2 percent (2026; Citrus and Collier levy none) on most goods and some services — commercial rent untaxed since October 1, 2025 (the Florida service sales tax guide) |
| Property tax | Local millage on real property; homestead exemption and Save Our Homes cap for permanent residents (the homestead guide); tangible personal property for businesses |
| Documentary stamp tax | Deeds (0.70 percent; Miami-Dade differs) and notes (0.35 percent) — the doc stamp guide |
| Corporate income tax | C corporations (5.5 percent above the US$50,000 exemption — the Florida corporate tax guide) |
| Communications services tax, fuel taxes, tourist development taxes | On those transactions |
| Reemployment tax | Employers |
What it means for movers
The saving from moving is largest for high earners and people with large investment income, business income, or a liquidity event — the income tax disappears. Property taxes and insurance are higher in many Florida areas than movers expect, and non-homestead property (a second home or rental) is taxed without the homestead cap.
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida have a state income tax?
No — Florida has no personal income tax.
What is the sales tax in Florida?
6 percent state plus a county surtax of up to 2 percent — for 2026, combined rates run from 6 percent (Citrus and Collier, no surtax) to 8 percent (Hamilton).
Do Florida retirees pay tax on pensions?
Not to Florida — only federal tax.
Are property taxes high in Florida?
They vary by county; permanent residents get the homestead exemption (US$25,000 plus an additional US$26,411 for 2026) and the Save Our Homes cap, which limits annual assessment increases to 3 percent or the CPI change, whichever is lower.
Official sources
The Florida Department of Revenue explains: “Florida does not impose personal income tax, inheritance tax, gift taxes, or tax on intangible personal property.” — Florida Department of Revenue, Tax Information for New Residents (GT-800025), https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/brochure/gt800025.pdf
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