Question 1

How much is sales tax on a car in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida charges a 6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases. Your county adds a local surtax of 0.5%–1.5%, capped at $5,000. Combined, most Floridians pay 6.5%–7.5% in total vehicle sales tax.

Question 2

Does a trade-in reduce sales tax in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Florida deducts the trade-in value from the taxable purchase price before calculating sales tax. Trading in a $10,000 vehicle on a $30,000 purchase reduces your taxable amount to $20,000, saving you $600 in state sales tax.

Question 3

Is there a cap on vehicle sales tax in Florida?

Accepted Answer

The state 6% has no cap. However, the county surtax is capped at $5,000 per vehicle transaction. For a 1% county surtax, the cap is reached at $500,000; for 1.5%, at ~$333,000.

Question 4

What is the documentary stamp tax on a vehicle in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida's documentary stamp tax on vehicles is $0.70 per $100 of purchase price (rounded up to the nearest $100). On a $30,000 car, that's $210.00. This is separate from the 6% sales tax.

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