What is the sales tax rate in Clearwater, Florida?

The combined sales tax rate in Clearwater, Florida is 7.000% as of 2026. This includes the Florida state rate of 6.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Clearwater sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.000% (or 0.00700) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.00 in sales tax.

What is the Florida state sales tax rate?

The base Florida state sales tax rate is 6.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Clearwater have a county sales tax?

Clearwater imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Clearwater sales tax rate last updated?

The Clearwater sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Clearwater, FL Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Clearwater, Florida is 7.000%.

Combined Rate 7.000%

State6.000% County1.000%

Clearwater Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Florida State Sales Tax	6.000%
County Sales Tax	1.000%
Total Combined Rate	7.000%

Which County Is Clearwater In?

Clearwater falls within Pinellas, Florida. Pinellas imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Florida state base rate.

Clearwater ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Clearwater for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.000% combined rate.

33755 33756 33759 33760 33761 33762 33763 33764 33765

Nearby Tax Rates

Dunedin 4.0 mi

7.000%

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Business Nexus in Florida

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Florida from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Florida sales tax.

FAQ: Clearwater Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Clearwater, Florida is 7.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $35.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Florida. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Clearwater are subject to the 7.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Florida Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Florida Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Rate applied: 7.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

Florida Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Returns due the 1st; delinquent after the 20th of the month following the collection period. File via DR-15 or Florida e-Services.

Visit Official Portal (850) 488-6800