Florida Income Tax Calculator 2026
See your Florida take-home pay and effective tax rate in 60 seconds.
Estimate only. Uses 2026 federal figures, Floridastate figures (see sources below), and a standard-deduction federal calculation. Filing status “Head of household” uses the single column for Florida. Your actual tax depends on credits, additional income, and adjustments.
Worked example: A single filer earning $85,000 in Florida
A Florida resident earning $85,000 pays $0 in state income tax, because Florida has no state income tax. The only mandatory withholdings are federal income tax and FICA, both shown in the calculator above.
Assumes a single filer taking the standard treatment. Figures are educational estimates.
How Florida taxes income
Florida is one of the states with no broad personal income tax. Wages earned by Florida residents are not taxed at the state level — only federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) apply.
Because there is no state income tax to calculate, the figure that matters most for Florida workers is take-home pay after federal taxes. Florida typically relies on sales and property taxes instead of an income tax to fund state services.
2026 rate structure
Florida does not levy a state income tax on wage income.
Retirement income & Social Security
Florida has no state income tax, so retirement income — pensions, 401(k) and IRA distributions, and Social Security — is not taxed at the state level.
Local taxes & reciprocity
Florida has no state or local income tax on wages.
Reciprocity: Florida has no income tax reciprocity agreements. If you work across state lines, you generally file a non-resident return where you work and claim a credit to avoid double taxation.
Notable deductions, credits & other taxes
Deductions & credits
- No state income tax — no state-level income deductions or credits apply to wage income
Capital gains: Florida has no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level (federal capital gains tax still applies).
Property tax: Property taxes in Florida are assessed and collected locally, so effective rates vary widely by county and municipality. Check your county assessor or the Florida Department of Revenue for local rates.
Florida vs. neighboring states
Florida's lack of an income tax is a meaningful advantage over neighbors that do tax wages. Workers near the border with Alabama, Georgia sometimes weigh where they live and work because of it. Keep in mind that no-income-tax states often have higher sales or property taxes to compensate.
Florida state tax FAQs
What is the Florida state income tax rate for 2026?
Florida has no state income tax. Wages are not taxed at the state level — only federal income tax and FICA apply.
Does Florida tax retirement income or Social Security?
No. Florida has no state income tax, so neither retirement income nor Social Security benefits are taxed at the state level.
How are capital gains taxed in Florida?
Florida has no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level (federal capital gains tax still applies).
Is there a local or city income tax in Florida?
Florida has no state or local income tax on wages.
If I live in Florida but work in another state, do I owe income tax?
You owe no income tax to Florida (it has none), but you may owe income tax to the state where you actually work. You would typically file a non-resident return in that work state.
Sources & verification
Last verified June 12, 2026.