Tourism Taxes & Fees (Tallahassee, Florida)
Some U.S. states and cities may apply taxes or fees on hotel rooms, which vary depending on location. In Tallahassee (Leon County):
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State sales tax on purchases: 6 %
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Local surtax (Leon County): 1.5 %
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Total sales tax on most purchases: 7.5 %
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Hotel & lodging taxes: 6 % state sales tax + 5 % local Tourist Development Tax
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Total tax on hotel stays: ~11 %
Sales Tax
Sales tax in the U.S. is generally a state and local tax applied to most goods and services. There is no nationwide federal sales tax, and rates vary by state, county, and city.