How Paycheck Taxes Work in Florida
How paycheck taxes work in Florida: Because Florida has no state income tax, your paycheck deductions are primarily federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Florida is a no-income-tax state, which significantly increases take-home pay compared to high-tax states. Residents pay federal taxes and FICA only. Revenue comes primarily from sales and property taxes.
Florida State Tax Information
Florida has no state income tax.
Florida is a no-income-tax state, which significantly increases take-home pay compared to high-tax states. Residents pay federal taxes and FICA only. Revenue comes primarily from sales and property taxes.
Federal Income Tax
Federal income tax uses progressive brackets — higher income is taxed at higher rates. The standard deduction reduces your taxable income before brackets apply. Your W-4 determines how much your employer withholds each pay period.
Social Security
Social Security tax (FICA) is 6.2% of wages up to the annual wage base ($184,500 in 2026). Both employee and employer pay this amount; this calculator shows the employee portion.
Medicare
Medicare tax is 1.45% on all wages with no cap. High earners pay an additional 0.9% on wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).