Florida meal tax?

[Sammy]

Does anyone know what % the Florida Meal Tax is? Thanks!

 

[DVCconvert]

I believe it's 7%

 

[Sammy]

Thank you!!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The general sales tax, which includes tax on meals, varies within the State of Florida depending on the County. The basic tax rate is 6.0%. Counties are able, by being on a general election ballot, add a tax of 0.5%, 1.0% or 1.5% to the state rate.

Orange County, which is most of WDW has a 0.5% add-on, so the tax rate on purchases and meals is 6.5%,

Osceola County, which includes All Stars Resorts and the Wide World of Sports, has a surtax of 1.0%, so purchases, including meals, are taxed at a 7.0% rate.

Mike
CPA (Retired)