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Estimated sales tax on a car in Florida
$1,200
$30,000 vehicle · $10,000 trade-in · full trade-in credit
  • Taxable amount$20,000
  • State tax (6%)$1,200.00
  • State tax saved by trade-in$600.00
  • Price + tax (before doc, title, registration)$31,200

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$20k used$30k car$40k + $10k trade$60k truck + $20k trade
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Which location? The county where the car will be registered.

Source: Florida DOR Form DR-15DSS, Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (January 1, 2026 (calendar-year 2026 rates); retrieved October 12, 2026). Verify with your county clerk.

Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.

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Florida car sales tax, at a glance: 6% state tax on vehicle purchases. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $1,800 in state tax, or $1,200 with a $10,000 trade-in.

Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.

Florida car sales tax by price

Vehicle priceState tax, no tradeWith $10,000 trade-in
$15,000$900$300
$20,000$1,200$600
$25,000$1,500$900
$30,000$1,800$1,200
$40,000$2,400$1,800
$50,000$3,000$2,400
$60,000$3,600$3,000

State-level tax only; add your county or city rate in the calculator above.

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FAQ

How much is car sales tax in Florida?

6% at the state level. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $1,800 in state tax.

Does Florida charge sales tax on a trade-in?

Yes. Florida generally taxes the price minus your trade-in value, so a $10,000 trade-in on a $30,000 car cuts the state tax from $1,800 to $1,200. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

Is Florida's general sales tax the same as its car tax?

Florida's statewide general sales tax is 6% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 6%.

Does Florida add county or city tax on a car?

Yes. Florida's 6% state tax applies to the full taxable price; the county discretionary surtax applies only to the first $5,000 (so at most $50 per 1%). The calculator fills the exact rate when you pick your county (Florida DOR Form DR-15DSS, Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026, January 1, 2026 (calendar-year 2026 rates)). Verify with your county clerk.

Does this include the doc fee, title and registration?

No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.

Is this tax advice?

No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.

Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.