Florida Car Sales Tax Calculator (2026)

• Florida's 6% state sales tax applies to the full taxable price, while the county discretionary surtax reaches only the first $5,000.
• The surtax rate on a motor vehicle is set by the purchaser's home address, not the dealer's location.
• A manufacturer's factory rebate does not reduce the taxable price, but a dealer's discount taken at the moment of sale does.

Sales and use tax

6%

Local tax

0% to 2%, on the first $5,000.00 onlyIn effect since Jan 1, 2026

Trade-in

Full credit: reduces the taxable price

Manufacturer rebate

Taxed: tax is figured before the rebate

Figured with Florida's rules for a buyer in Jacksonville, at its 1.5% local rate.

• Used car, no trade-in$1,155

  $18,000 price. Taxed on $18,000.

• New car with a trade-in$1,575

  $35,000 price, $10,000 trade-in. Taxed on $25,000. The trade-in saves $600.

• New car with a trade-in and a rebate$1,875

  $45,000 price, $15,000 trade-in, $2,000 rebate. Taxed on $30,000. The trade-in saves $900. The rebate does not lower the tax.

These examples treat the agreed price as the taxable price. Where a state uses a book value instead, the tax can differ.

On a $30,000 car, tax runs from $1,825 in Orlando to $1,875 in Kissimmee, a difference of $50 among the 38 cities we list. Local tax reaches only the first $5,000 of the price.

Before trade-in, for a buyer living in each city. In some states the rate follows the dealer's location instead; see the rules above and our methodology. Rates from floridarevenue.com, checked Nov 6, 2026.

The calculator covers a car bought from a dealer. These rules apply to other ways of buying or bringing a car to Florida.

Buying from a private seller

In a sale between individuals, the buyer pays Florida's 6% sales tax on the sales price when titling the car at a tax collector or license plate agent. If the car is received in exchange for something other than a vehicle, boat or mobile home, tax is due on the car's fair market value. (flhsmv.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)

A car received as a gift

A car given between individuals is not taxed when no payment is made and the new owner takes on no outstanding loan. The new owner claims the exemption on the title application with a sworn statement from the donor. (floridarevenue.com, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Moving to Florida with your car

A car used in another U.S. state for six months or longer before coming to Florida is presumed not bought for use in Florida and owes no Florida use tax, with documents proving that use. A car brought in within six months of purchase owes the 6% use tax plus county surtax, less any similar tax paid to another state. (floridarevenue.com, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Buying outside Florida

Florida credits a like sales tax paid to another U.S. state, territory or D.C. against its 6% tax and county surtax. If you paid 4% elsewhere, you owe the remaining 2% plus any surtax when you register the car in Florida. (floridarevenue.com, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Active-duty military

A Florida resident on active duty stationed outside Florida who buys a car outside the state may be exempt from Florida sales and use tax when titling it in Florida, with proof of tax paid elsewhere or a signed affidavit. Active-duty members importing a car used abroad for six months or longer may also be exempt from use tax. (flhsmv.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Deadline to pay

The buyer must apply to transfer the title within 30 days after the car is delivered. The 30 days start the day after the seller signs the title over and hands over the car. (flhsmv.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Paying late

Florida charges a $20 late title fee when the title transfer is filed 30 or more days after the sale. (flhsmv.gov, checked Nov 10, 2026)

Florida is tied for 24th lowest of all 50 states and the District of Columbia for tax on a $30,000 car, at its lowest local rate. See all states.

Tax on a $30,000 car before trade-in, in nearby states. You generally pay tax based on where you register the car.

• Alabama$600 – $2,250
• Florida$1,800 – $1,900
• Georgia$2,100

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