Florida sales tax is collected on the entire vehicle purchase at 6%. Hillsborough County currently collects a 1.5% discretionary tax. The discretionary sales surtax is only applicable up to the first $5,000.
Example: Purchase Price $10,000
How to Calculate Florida State Sales Tax:
Taxable Value
$10,000.00
6%
x .06
Total Sales Tax
$600.00
How to Calculate Hillsborough County Discretionary Tax:
