Florida sales tax due dates for 2026
Every date below comes from the state's published deadline rule (dataset 2026.07.0) and is already moved to the next business day when it lands on a weekend or federal holiday. Your account's assigned filing frequency decides which table applies.
Monthly Florida sales tax due dates
Rule: Due the 1st; timely through the 20th of the following month.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| May 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 (moved: 2026-06-20 falls on a Saturday) |
| June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-09-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| September 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| October 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-12-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Quarterly Florida sales tax due dates
Rule: Due the 1st; timely through the 20th after the quarter (calendar quarters).
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Q2 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Q3 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Q4 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Semi-annual Florida sales tax due dates
Rule: Due the 1st; timely through the 20th after the half-year.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January–June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| July–December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
- Semiannual period mapping (Jan–Jun / Jul–Dec) not printed verbatim on official pages — confirm the DR-15 coupon periods.
Annual Florida sales tax due dates
Rule: Due Jan 1; timely through Jan 20 following the calendar year.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar year 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Florida filing notes
- Florida returns are due on the 1st and late after the 20th; the date shown is the last timely date.
- Electronic payments must be initiated by 5 p.m. ET on the business day BEFORE the 20th (DR-659 dates roll back past weekends/holidays).
- Filers who paid $200,000+ state sales tax in the prior FL fiscal year owe monthly estimated payments with the return (info only).
Return and form
The principal repository-tracked return is DR-15. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.
Tracked form version: R. 01/25 (Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C.; Effective 02/25)
Paper filing posture: taxpayer specific
Official Florida filing resources
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Florida sales tax filing questions
01When is Florida sales tax due?
Monthly Florida sales tax returns are due the due the 1st; timely through the 20th of the following month. Quarterly returns are due the due the 1st; timely through the 20th after the quarter (calendar quarters). When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
02How often do you file sales tax in Florida?
Florida assigns a filing frequency to each account. The published cadences are monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual filing; the state assigns the frequency based on tax volume and notifies the account, so confirm the assigned basis before relying on a calendar.
03What form is used to file Florida sales tax?
The Florida return tracked here is DR-15. The principal repository-tracked return is DR-15. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.
04What happens if a Florida due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The due date moves to the next business day. In 2026, 3 of the Florida due dates listed on this page are adjusted for a weekend or federal holiday; each adjusted date is marked in the calendar.
05Can Florida sales tax be filed on paper?
Paper filing posture tracked for Florida: taxpayer specific. The principal repository-tracked return is DR-15. Paper eligibility is taxpayer-specific; electronic filing or a waiver may control.
Reviewed and current as of August 22, 2026. Read the full Florida sales tax guide for rates, sourcing, products, exemptions, and marketplace rules.