FLORIDA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Florida car sales tax calculator
Florida charges 6% sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus a county surtax on only the first $5,000. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,500.00, before local tax.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,500.00
- Sales tax
- $1,500.00
- Local tax
- $0.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Florida car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer, before local tax.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,200.00 | $600.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,100.00 | $1,500.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,000.00 | $2,400.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,500.00 | $3,900.00 |
Florida car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Florida?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus a county surtax on only the first $5,000. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,500.00, before local tax.
Does a trade-in lower Florida's car sales tax?
Yes. Florida taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $600.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Florida?
Yes. Florida taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in Florida?
Yes. Florida taxes a private sale at the same rate, and a trade-in still counts.
What the calculator leaves out
- Florida's rules do not say whether a trade-in lowers the $5,000 surtax base; the calculator applies the surtax to the first $5,000 after the trade-in.
- Local tax is included only when you enter it.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.