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Florida has no state personal income tax, so a person who lives here and works remotely has no Florida income tax return to file.
The Florida Department of Revenue says Florida does not impose a personal income tax, so individuals have no filing requirements. It cites the Florida Constitution. Florida also has no inheritance tax, gift tax or intangible personal property tax.
Federal income tax still applies. The Internal Revenue Service answers individual questions at (800) 829-1040.
If your employer or your clients are in another state, ask a tax professional or that state's tax agency whether that state taxes any of your pay.
Other Florida taxes do apply. Retail sales are subject to a 6% state sales tax, plus any local surtax the county charges. The county property appraiser assesses property each year, and the county tax collector collects the tax. If a home is your main home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption worth as much as $51,411 off its assessed value in 2026. The Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Services line is (850) 488-6800, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
For internet, the Census Bureau's latest five-year figures show that 91.6% of Florida households had a broadband internet subscription and 96.6% had a computer. Before you sign a lease or buy, ask the internet providers what service reaches that address.
01No. Florida does not tax personal income, so wages, pensions, withdrawals from an IRA or a 401(k), and Social Security are all free of state income tax, and there is no inheritance tax or gift tax either.
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02Each one comes from whoever serves the address, so ask the seller, the landlord or the property manager which companies those are, and set up service before your move-in day.
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03If you own your home and it is your permanent residence on January 1, you can file for the homestead exemption with the county property appraiser by March 1, and it lowers that year's tax bill.
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04Florida's sales tax is 6 percent, and most counties add a discretionary sales surtax, which applies only to the first $5,000 of any one item.
Read the answer →Yes, with exceptions: the Florida Constitution protects a homestead from forced sale by creditors, but not for some debts tied to the home.
A Florida county property appraiser sets the value of every property in the county as of January 1 each year and handles exemptions such as homestead.
A Florida county tax collector mails property tax bills, collects the payments and sends the money to the county, cities, schools and other taxing bodies.
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