Florida Tax Guide

Florida Tax Guide is a fast, no-fluff reference for estimating taxes and planning your year in Florida. It combines quick 2026 estimates (Tax Year 2025 filing season) with built-in calculators, a searchable guide, and links to official help.

CALCULATORS (quick answers in seconds)
• Paycheck Calculator — estimate take-home pay with Federal + payroll (FICA) withholding
• Annual Tax Estimate — yearly totals and estimated net income

5 filing statuses (Single, MFJ, MFS, HOH, QSS)

Adjust dependents

Standard deduction + W-2 style assumptions (see “Notes on Estimates”)
• Capital Gains Calculator — estimate Federal long-term capital gains + NIIT (when applicable)
• Florida Sales Tax Calculator — compute sales/use tax for any purchase amount

Enter your exact combined rate (state + county discretionary surtax varies by address)
• Florida Corporate Income Tax — estimate Florida CIT using the Florida DOR published rate

QUICK TAX GUIDE (tap any topic)
• Federal Income Tax — bracket overview (10%–37% range shown)
• Payroll Taxes (FICA) — Social Security + Medicare (employee)
• Florida Sales & Use Tax — statewide base rate + county surtax reminder
• Florida Corporate Income Tax — overview + verification notes
• Florida Property Tax (Ad Valorem) — county-based (varies by taxing unit)

DEADLINES & HELP
• Key filing / estimated tax reminders (verify dates on official sites; holidays/disaster relief can shift dates)
• Important numbers: IRS, Florida Department of Revenue (Taxpayer Assistance), Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
• Tax Clinics: links to the IRS VITA/TCE site locator and Florida DOR taxpayer assistance resources

STATE SNAPSHOT (context, not guesswork)
See key statewide stats used across the app (e.g., population and housing indicators) with sources cited (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts). Some sources use different estimation methods, so figures may differ between publications.

SALARY JOURNAL
Track paychecks over time with a simple log so you can compare gross vs. estimated net, spot changes, and keep a personal salary history.

NOTES
Florida Tax Guide provides estimates and general information for planning purposes only. It is not tax advice. Rates and rules can change; always verify on official sources and consult a qualified professional for decisions about your taxes. Not affiliated with the IRS or the Florida Department of Revenue.