FL taxpayer guide
Florida Has No Personal State Income Tax
Florida residents do not file a standard personal state income tax return, so there is no individual income tax refund to track.
Florida tax information reviewed September 3, 2026.
Why there is no Florida refund tracker
Florida does not tax wages or ordinary personal income. Since residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return, there is no state income tax refund to check.
Looking for your federal refund?
Federal income tax is separate. Check it only through the IRS.
Go to IRS Where's My Refund?Taxes Florida residents may still pay
- Florida collects state sales and use tax, and many counties add a local discretionary sales surtax.
- Property taxes are set and collected locally by counties, cities, school boards, and special districts.
- Federal income tax: Florida residents may still owe federal income tax and may receive a federal refund from the IRS.
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Which refund might you be looking for?
A federal income tax refund
Living in Florida does not change the fact that federal income tax is handled by the IRS. Use the federal return amount and IRS tracker—not a state tax website.
A refund from another state
You may have filed in another state because you lived there for part of the year or earned income there. Track that return with the state where it was filed.
A property-tax adjustment
Property tax is often handled by a county, municipality, assessor, or tax collector. A local rebate or overpayment will not normally appear in an individual income tax tracker.
A business or sales-tax refund
Businesses can have separate sales, use, payroll, excise, or franchise tax accounts. Use the business-tax service provided by Florida Department of Revenue.
If you earned income in another state
A Florida home address does not by itself eliminate filing obligations elsewhere. Working across state lines, moving during the year, receiving rental income from property in another state, or operating a business elsewhere may require a nonresident or part-year return.
Use the rules of the state connected to that income and keep the state return separate from your federal return. Reciprocity agreements and remote-work rules can change the result, so consult the relevant state agency or a qualified tax professional when more than one state is involved.
Before contacting the tax agency
Identify the type of tax, tax year, form filed, payment amount, and agency shown on any notice. That prevents a call about a federal or local payment from being routed to the wrong office. Call Florida Department of Revenue at 850-488-6800 for the state taxes it administers; contact the IRS for federal income tax and the appropriate local office for property tax.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not search for a Florida individual income tax tracker. There is no standard resident return of that kind to track.
- Do not enter a federal refund amount into a state business-tax portal. Federal refunds are tracked only through the IRS.
- Do not assume that “no income tax” means no filing anywhere. Federal, another-state, local, or business obligations can still apply.
- Do not trust an unexpected refund message. A text or email asking for an SSN, bank information, or fee may be a phishing attempt. Navigate to the agency independently.
The quickest next step
If you filed a federal Form 1040 and expect money back, use IRS Where’s My Refund. If you filed an income tax return with another state, choose that state from our directory. For a Florida sales, business, or other state-administered tax payment, use Florida Department of Revenue.
Contact Florida Department of Revenue
| Agency name | Florida Department of Revenue |
|---|---|
| Phone | 850-488-6800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time |
| Mailing address | Florida Department of Revenue, 5050 W. Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0100 |
| Official website | floridarevenue.com |
Frequently asked questions
Does Florida have a personal state income tax?
No. Florida does not tax wages or ordinary personal income, so residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return or receive that type of state refund.
Why is there no Florida income tax refund tracker?
Florida does not collect ordinary personal state income tax, so there is no individual income tax refund to track. Use the IRS tool if you are waiting for a federal refund.
What taxes do Florida residents still pay?
Florida collects state sales and use tax, and many counties add a local discretionary sales surtax. Property taxes are set and collected locally by counties, cities, school boards, and special districts.
Who can answer a Florida tax question?
Call Florida Department of Revenue at 850-488-6800. Phone assistance is available monday through friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time. For federal refund questions, contact the IRS instead.