Florida Tax Guide 2025

Florida tax: Overview

Florida is often considered a top destination for retirees, but adults of all ages can enjoy the fact that Florida is one of nine states that doesn't have a state personal income tax. Florida property rates are relatively low compared to the national average and a Florida tax relief bill passed last year allows Floridians to enjoy many items tax-free.

In the News: There’s no denying it: Florida homeowners are fed up with property taxes.

Tax bills have gotten so high that more than 66% of Floridian voters passed a ballot measure aimed at increasing their property tax break. Amendment 5 would tie the state’s homestead exemption to the annual national inflation rate.

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Currently, Florida homeowners can get a property tax break of up to $50,000 of their home’s assessed value. By tying the homestead exemption to the nation’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), if inflation goes up annually — so does your exemption.

For more information see, Florida Changes Homestead Exemption Property Tax Break.

[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from several sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Sales Tax Handbook, and the Tax Foundation. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.]

Florida income tax

Florida is one of the nine states with no income tax. You won't pay state tax on wages, retirement income or investment income.

Florida retirement taxes

There is no personal income tax in Florida. The state won’t tax your pension or any other type of retirement income. There are no estate or inheritance taxes either.

• Income Tax on Taxable Income: N/A
  • Social Security: Not taxable
  • Pensions: Not taxable
  • 401(k) and IRA Distributions: Not taxable

Florida sales tax

Florida has a 6% statewide sales tax. Localities can add as much as 2%, and the average combined rate is 6.98%, according to the Tax Foundation.

• Groceries: Exempt
• Prescription drugs: Exempt
• Diapers: Exempt
• Some feminine products: Exempt

How much is Florida property tax?

In Florida, the average effective property tax rate is 0.74%, according to the Tax Foundation.

Florida Property Tax Breaks for Retirees

Additional Homestead Exemption: Florida residents ages 65 and older who meet certain criteria can receive an extra homestead exemption from some city and county governments.

Homeowners must apply to receive an additional homestead exemption.

(Note: Income limitations for the additional homestead exemption are adjusted annually.)

Florida gas tax

Florida taxes on alcohol and tobacco

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Florida estate and inheritance taxes

Florida is one of the states with no estate or inheritance taxes.

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