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Vehicle Sales Tax in Sarasota County, Florida
Florida charges a flat 6% state sales tax on motor vehicles, plus a 1.00% discretionary surtax in Sarasota County applied only to the first $5,000 of the sale price.
Sarasota County tax calculator
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The 1.00% Sarasota surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of the sale price for a single motor vehicle. The 6% state tax applies to the full price.
| Sale price | State 6% | County surtax | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $50.00 | $350.00 |
| $10,000 | $600.00 | $50.00 | $650.00 |
| $20,000 | $1200.00 | $50.00 | $1250.00 |
| $30,000 | $1800.00 | $50.00 | $1850.00 |
| $50,000 | $3000.00 | $50.00 | $3050.00 |
Estimated sales tax
$1250.00
6.250% on $20,000
- Florida state tax (6%)
- $1200.00
- Sarasota surtax (1.00% on $5,000)
- $50.00
- Total sales tax
- $1250.00
Estimate only. Trade-in credits, dealer fees, and out-of-state credits may change the final tax owed at the FL DMV.
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Forms you may need to register your vehicle in Sarasota County
HSMV 82040 MV
Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title
HSMV 82040 MH
Application for Certificate of Mobile Home Title
HSMV 82040 VS
Application for Certificate of Vessel Title
HSMV 82039
Application for Multiple Certificate of Titles With/Without Registration
HSMV 82101
Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment Title