Jacksonville's consolidated city-county government structure eliminates duplicate services and encourages communication between government entities which lowers taxes and increases the efficiency of government.
Jacksonville's millage rate of 17.0303 on real property is among the lowest of all major cities in
Florida, and the
state's $50,000 homestead exemption plan adds additional relief to the already benign tax burden.
Millage Rate Comparison for 10 Biggest Cities in Florida
| City |
2022 Millage |
Population* |
| Jacksonville |
17.0303 |
954,624 |
| Orlando |
19.1189 |
309,193 |
| Tallahassee |
18.7835 |
197,103 |
| Fort Lauderdale |
18.5249 |
181,666 |
| Tampa |
19.7121 |
387,037 |
| Cape Coral |
15.7985 |
204,519 |
| Hialeah |
18.7584 |
220,479 |
| St. Petersburg |
21.8991 |
258,214 |
| Miami |
20.6152 |
439,906 |
| Port St. Lucie |
23.0004 |
217,535 |
* Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey
Selected Taxes (for Jacksonville)
|
Personal Income Tax
|
None |
| Business Inventory Tax |
None |
| Gross Receipts Tax |
None |
| Corporate Income Tax– Types S & LLC |
None |
| Goods-in-Transit Tax |
None |
| State Property Tax |
None |
| Unitary Tax |
None |
| Intangibles Tax |
None |
| Sales and Use Tax on Goods Made in FL for Export Outside the State |
None |
| Sales and Use Tax on Production Machinery & Equipment, Raw Materials, Building Materials Used in Commercial Construction, or Professional Services |
None |
| Tangible Personal Property Tax |
Exempt up to $25,000 |
| Commercial Property Tax |
Capped at 10% increase annually |
| Corporate Franchise Tax |
None (on stock or other equity) |
| Corporate Income Tax – Type C |
5.5% of federal adjustments |
| State Sales and Use Tax |
6% (numerous exemptions available) |
| Local Sales and Use Tax |
1.5% (capped at the first $5,000) |
| Estate Tax |
Limited to amount allowed as a credit against the federal tax |
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