Combined sales tax rate
7.5%
City of Gainesville
What makes up the rate
- State6%
- County1.5%
Sales tax calculator
Tax $7.50 · Total $107.50
Good to know
- State 6% + Alachua County surtax 1.5% (0.5% since Jan 1, 2019 + 1% since Jan 1, 2023).
- Florida has no city-level sales tax; the county discretionary surtax applies countywide and only to the first $5,000 of a single sale of tangible personal property.
- Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. 'effective' = start of the calendar-year 2026 DR-15DSS period.
Gainesville vs nearby cities
- Gainesville7.5%
- Daytona Beach6.5%
- Orlando6.5%
- Tallahassee7.5%
- Palm Bay7%
- Fort Myers6.5%
- Delray Beach6.5%
- Pembroke Pines7%
- Hialeah7%
- Miami Beach7%
- Coral Gables7%
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Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Gainesville?
7.5% for most purchases, effective January 1, 2026, per the Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25).
What makes up the Gainesville sales tax?
State 6%, County 1.5%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Gainesville?
$7.50 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $107.50.
Where does this rate come from?
Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25). Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25), effective January 1, 2026; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.