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Florida Personal Income Tax Laws<\/h1>\n
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Personal income tax is a government tax on individuals that varies based on their taxable income. Generally, taxable income is determined by taking a person\u2019s total income and applying deductions. Depending on the circumstances, credits may also be available to individuals. Many states levy a personal income tax<\/a> in addition to the federal personal income taxes collected by the Internal Revenue Service. Seven states, however, including Florida, do not collect personal income tax. This article provides a basic overview of taxes in Florida.<\/p>\n

Types of Taxes in Florida<\/h2>\n

Unlike many other states, Florida also does not impose inheritance taxes, gift taxes, or taxes on intangible personal property. Since states require a steady flow of revenue to pay for public goods such as education and infrastructure, Florida makes up for the lack of income tax through relatively high property (levied at the local, not state, level), sales, and corporate taxes. Florida imposes the following taxes within the state:<\/p>\n