Florida Income Tax 2026 — No State Income Tax
0% state income tax in 2026. Funded by ~7% combined sales tax + ~0.91% property tax.
Quick Answer: Florida Income Tax 2026
Florida has a 0% state income tax in 2026. No brackets, no standard deduction, no filing requirement. All individual income — wages, salaries, capital gains, retirement, Social Security — is exempt from Florida state tax. Florida residents pay only federal income tax + Florida sales tax + property tax.
Florida does not levy a state individual income tax — one of nine US states with no state income tax (the others: Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming, and New Hampshire as of 2025). For tax year 2026, Florida residents pay zero state income tax on wages, salaries, capital gains, retirement distributions, Social Security benefits, pensions, or investment income. The state funds services through a 6% state sales tax plus county discretionary sales surtaxes (combined average ~7%) and a ~0.91% effective property tax. Only federal income tax applies to Florida residents.
Florida 2026 Tax Brackets (Single Filer)
Florida does not levy a state income tax — every income level is taxed at 0%.
No individual income tax — Florida residents pay $0 state income tax on all income.
Example Tax Bills for Florida (2026)
Approximate state tax for common income levels — single filer, no deductions. Use the calculator below to model your exact scenario.
| Income | State tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $0 | 0% rate — no state income tax |
| $75,000 | $0 | 0% rate — no state income tax |
| $150,000 | $0 | 0% rate — no state income tax |
Calculate Your Exact Florida Tax
The bracket tables show marginal tax owed by income slice. To compute your actual Florida state tax liability — including deductions, exemptions, and credits — use the income tax calculator below. Enter your filing status, deductions, and the brackets above are applied automatically.
Florida 2026 Tax FAQ
What is Florida funded by if not income tax?
Florida funds state services through a 6% state sales tax + county discretionary sales surtaxes (combined ~7%) and ~0.91% effective property tax. Tourism contributes significantly via the state's transient rental taxes. Florida is one of nine states with no state income tax.
Is Florida good for high-income earners?
Yes — no state income tax means a Florida resident earning $1M+ saves tens of thousands annually vs California (13.3% top) or NY (10.7% top including local). Florida is a popular destination for high earners relocating from high-tax states.
How is Florida different from Texas (also no income tax)?
Florida has lower property tax (~0.91% vs Texas ~1.83%). Texas has no state-level property tax (locally assessed). Combined sales tax is similar (~7% FL vs ~8.25% TX). Both have no state income tax. TX has lower tax burden for high-income retirees; FL has lower property tax burden for homeowners.
Are there estate or inheritance taxes in Florida?
Florida has no state estate tax and no inheritance tax. Federal estate tax (40% top) still applies above the federal exemption ($13.61M in 2024, ~$14M in 2026 indexed).
Will Florida ever add an income tax?
Florida Constitution Article VII, Section 5 requires a 2/3 vote of voters in a statewide referendum to enact an income tax — among the highest hurdles of any US state. No serious proposal has gained traction in decades.
Florida 2026 Tax Sources & References
- Florida Department of Revenue: confirms no state individual income tax. floridarevenue.com
- Florida 2026 sales tax: 6% state + county surtax (combined average ~7.02%). floridarevenue.com/taxes/sales_tax
- Tax Foundation: Florida effective property tax ~0.91%. taxfoundation.org
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