Sales Tax in Flagler Beach, Florida in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for Flagler Beach, Florida ranges from 6.50%-7.00%. Your total sales tax rate combines the Florida state tax (6.00%) and the county sales tax (0.50%-1.00%). Flagler Beach doesn’t levy a city sales tax, nor a special tax.

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Flagler Beach and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Flagler Beach.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Flagler Beach Sales Tax Rate 2024

Flagler Beach is located in Florida, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 6.50%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 7.00%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Flagler Beach sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	6.00%	6.00%
County Tax	0.50%	1.00%
Combined Rate	6.50%	7.00%

Sales Tax Rates in Flagler Beach by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Flagler Beach broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
VOLUSIA COUNTY	32176, 32136	6.50%
FLAGLER COUNTY	32176, 32136, 32137	7.00%

How Does the Flagler Beach Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Florida?

Flagler Beach’s minimum sales tax rate (6.50%) is only 0.50% higher than the lowest rate in Florida, which is 6.00% in Crystal River, among other places. It is 1.00% lower than Florida’s highest sales tax rate, which stands at 7.50% in cities such as Fort White.

Flagler Beach’s maximum sales tax rate (7.00%) is 1.00% higher than the state's lowest rate and 0.50% lower than the highest rate.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Flagler Beach sales tax rates with a few other cities in Florida:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Crystal River	6.00%
Brooksville	6.50%
Flagler Beach	6.50%-7.00%
Rockledge	7.00%
Fort White	7.50%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Flagler Beach against the Florida cities closest in population size:

• Okeechobee's sales tax rate is 7.00%
• South Pasadena's sales tax rate is 7.00%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Flagler Beach?

Flagler Beach follows the Florida state sales tax law. There are no separate nexus rules specifically for Flagler Beach other than the Florida state tax law.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Florida.

Florida state sales tax nexus rules include:

• Economic Nexus: Businesses that sell any taxable items. 
• Physical Location: Businesses with physical establishments, such as a warehouse, office, or distribution in the state.
• Employee Location: Businesses with employees and other representatives in Florida.
• Affiliate Nexus: Out-of-state businesses making remote sales of $100,000 or more in the previous calendar year.
• Trade Shows: Businesses that sell taxable goods and services in trade shows.
• Tangible Personal Property: Businesses that sell any taxable tangible personal property.  

What Products Are Exempt from Flagler Beach Sales Tax?

Florida sales tax law grants certain tax exemptions, which apply to Flagler Beach as well. (There are no separate exemptions for Flagler Beach taxpayers outside of these.) 

• Common household medicines like allergy relief products and antiseptics.
• Chemical compounds and test kits like allergy test kits and blood pressure kits.
• Cosmetics and toilet articles like suntan lotion, makeup, and body lotion.
• Optical goods like prescription glasses and contact lenses.
• General groceries like baking goods and cereal products.
• Infant supplies like baby formulas and teething powder.
• Seeds and fertilizers like herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.

Who Needs a Sales Tax Permit in Flagler Beach?

A sales tax permit or seller's permit is typically issued by states in the United States. You can apply for one at the Florida Department of Revenue website or use a DR-1 form. A seller's permit allows you to collect and remit sales tax on your products.

You need one if you:

• Sell and manufacture any taxable items in Flagler Beach or anywhere in Florida.
• Repair or alter tangible personal property.
• Rent or lease real and personal property (commercial office space or hotels).
• Charges for admission to any place of amusement, sport, or recreation.
• Operate private membership clubs.
• Sell Imported goods or use them in the business.
• Sell service warranty contracts.
• Provide taxable services.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Flagler Beach

Since Florida is a destination-based sales tax sourcing state, the same applies to Flagler Beach. This implies that when you sell a taxable product in Florida, you should charge the sales tax rate of the buyer’s delivery address.

Florida sales tax rules apply to all interstate and intrastate sales made to a Florida delivery address.

For instance, if a business is located in Newark, New Jersey and sells to a buyer in Flagler Beach, Florida, they have to charge the buyer the Flagler Beach sales tax rate.    

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Flagler Beach

Taxpayers have four options for filing and paying a Flagler Beach sales tax return:

• File and pay sales tax online at the Florida Department of Revenue website.
• File and pay by mail by using Florida form DR-15. 
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