Tampa, Florida Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Tampa, Florida is 7.500%. 6% state + 1.5% Hillsborough County discretionary surtax. Groceries exempt.
Sales tax in Tampa
The 7.500% you pay at a Tampa register is made up of 6.00% state tax plus roughly 1.500% in local taxes — a combination of county, city, and special-district levies. 6% state + 1.5% Hillsborough County discretionary surtax. Groceries exempt.
That tracks closely with the Florida statewide average of 7.02%.
Florida exempts unprepared groceries from sales tax. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxable at the full combined rate.
For exact tax on a transaction at a specific Tampa address, use the Florida Department of Revenue's lookup or a tool like Avalara. Rates can vary block-by-block when special tax districts cover part of the city.