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Read MoreThe Florida tourist development tax rate in Highlands County is increased from 4% to 5% effective August 1, 2023.
Combined Tax Rate
Beginning August 1, 2023, dealers must collect a combined tax rate of 12.5% on transient rental transactions in Highlands County. The combined tax rate of 12.5% is composed of:
the 6% state sales tax;
the 5% tourist development tax;
the 1% local government infrastructure surtax; and
the 0.5% school capital outlay surtax.
Taxpayers should report the Highlands County tourist development tax along with sales tax on Line D of the Florida Sales and Use Tax Return (Form DR-15).
Adoption of Ordinance
The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 22-23-24 increasing the tourist development tax rate. Tax Information Publication, No. 23A01-18, Florida Department of Revenue, July 21, 2023
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