Desoto County, Florida Sales Tax Rate

The combined sales tax rate in Desoto County, Florida is 7.5% as of 2026. That includes the Florida state rate of 6%.

State rate (6%) plus the county discretionary sales surtax.

Sales tax calculator for Desoto County

Sales tax (7.5%)
$7.50
Total with tax
$107.50

How this rate is composed

The Florida state sales tax rate is 6%. The combined 7.5% rate for Desoto County comes from Florida DOR discretionary sales surtax table (DR-15DSS) (2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31).

The surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single taxable item of tangible personal property.

Rates change on official schedules — confirm the current rate and effective date against the source above before filing. Reviewed and current as of September 14, 2026.

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Desoto County sales tax questions

What is the sales tax rate in Desoto County, Florida?

The combined sales tax rate is 7.5%. It includes the Florida state rate of 6% and applicable local rates.

How much sales tax is charged on a $100 purchase in Desoto County?

At the 7.5% combined rate, a $100 taxable purchase produces $7.50 in sales tax.

When was the Desoto County sales tax rate reviewed?

Prophit.ai reviewed this guide on 2026-09-14 using Florida DOR discretionary sales surtax table (DR-15DSS). Confirm the official source before filing because rates can change.