When Florida taxes are due in 2025

Florida has no state income tax, so you will not owe Florida state income tax on wages or salary. However, if you live in Florida and earn income from other sources — self-employment, rental property, investments, or business — you still owe federal income tax by the same important date as everyone else: April 15, 2025.

If you own property in Florida, your property tax bill follows a different calendar. Most Florida counties bill property taxes once per year, with payment due by March 31, 2025, though some counties offer installment plans that spread payments across the year. The exact due date and payment options depend on which county your property is in.

Sales tax in Florida is ongoing — it is collected at the point of sale and does not have a single annual due date. If you run a business in Florida and collect sales tax, you must remit it to the Florida Department of Revenue on a schedule that depends on your sales volume: monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Key Takeaways

  • Federal income tax for Florida residents is due April 15, 2025, the same as all other states, because Florida has no state income tax.
  • Property tax in Florida is due by March 31, 2025, in most counties, though the exact date and payment options vary by county.
  • If you are self-employed or own a business in Florida, you may owe quarterly estimated federal tax payments, with the first quarter due April 15, 2025.
  • Sales tax collected by a Florida business must be remitted on a schedule set by the Florida Department of Revenue based on your sales volume.
  • If you cannot pay by the important date, you can request an extension for federal taxes, but property tax extensions are limited and vary by county.

Federal income tax important date for Florida residents

Florida residents who earn wages, self-employment income, or investment income owe federal income tax to the IRS, not to Florida. The important date is April 15, 2025. You file using the same forms and follow the same rules as residents of any other state.

If you cannot file by April 15, you can request an automatic extension from the IRS that gives you until October 15, 2025 to file your return. An extension to file is not an extension to pay — if you owe tax, the IRS expects payment by April 15 even if you file late. Interest and penalties explore to unpaid tax after the April 15 important date.

If you are self-employed or own a business, you may also owe quarterly estimated tax payments. The first quarter payment for 2025 is due April 15, 2025. The other three quarters are due July 15, October 15, and January 15, 2026. These payments go to the IRS, not to Florida.

Property tax important date by Florida county

Property tax in Florida is a county responsibility, so the due date and payment rules depend on where your property is located. Most Florida counties set the property tax due date as March 31, 2025, but some counties have different dates or offer installment options that split the bill into multiple payments throughout the year.

To find your county's exact due date and payment methods, contact your county property appraiser's office or tax collector's office. You can also check your property tax bill, which lists the due date and payment instructions. Many counties now allow online payment, automatic bank drafts, or payment plans.

If you miss the March 31 important date, Florida law allows the county to charge a penalty and interest on the unpaid amount. Some counties offer a short grace period or payment plan for taxpayers who cannot pay in full by the important date, but this varies. Contact your county tax collector as soon as possible if you cannot pay on time.

Sales tax collection and remittance in Florida

If you operate a business in Florida and collect sales tax from customers, you must remit that tax to the Florida Department of Revenue on a schedule based on your monthly sales volume. Businesses with higher sales remit more frequently — typically monthly — while smaller businesses may remit quarterly or annually.

The Florida Department of Revenue assigns your remittance schedule when you register for a sales tax permit. You can check your assigned schedule on your permit or by logging into the Florida Department of Revenue online portal. Remittance dates are staggered throughout the month based on your assigned schedule.

If you are unsure of your remittance schedule or need to change it, contact the Florida Department of Revenue directly. Failing to remit sales tax on time results in penalties and interest, and repeated violations can lead to permit suspension.

Requesting a tax extension in Florida

For federal income tax, you can request an automatic six-month extension by filing Form 4868 with the IRS by April 15, 2025. This moves your filing important date to October 15, 2025, but does not extend the payment important date — any tax owed is still due April 15.

For property tax, extension options are limited and vary by county. Some Florida counties allow a brief extension if you have a documented hardship, but you must request it before the March 31 important date. Contact your county tax collector to ask whether an extension is available and what documentation you need to provide.

For sales tax remittance, contact the Florida Department of Revenue if you cannot remit on your assigned date. Extensions are not automatic and are granted only in specific circumstances.

What happens if you miss a important date

If you miss the April 15 federal income tax important date and owe money, the IRS charges a failure-to-pay penalty of 0.5% of your unpaid tax per month, plus interest. The interest rate is set quarterly and compounds daily. If you file late but do not owe tax, the penalty is smaller.

If you miss the property tax important date in Florida, your county charges a penalty and interest on the unpaid amount. The penalty structure varies by county but typically ranges from 5% to 10% of the unpaid tax, plus interest that accrues monthly. After a certain period of non-payment, the county may place a lien on your property or begin foreclosure proceedings.

If you miss a sales tax remittance important date, the Florida Department of Revenue charges penalties and interest. Repeated violations can result in suspension or revocation of your sales tax permit, which means you cannot legally collect sales tax in Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to file a Florida state income tax return?

No. Florida has no state income tax, so you do not file a state return or owe state income tax on wages or salary. You still owe federal income tax if you earn income, and you file that return with the IRS by April 15, 2025.

When is my property tax bill due if I live in a different county than my property?

The due date is determined by the county where the property is located, not where you live. Check your property tax bill or contact the tax collector's office in that county to confirm the exact due date and payment methods.

What if I owe both federal income tax and Florida property tax?

These are separate debts with different important date. Federal income tax is due April 15, 2025, to the IRS. Property tax is due by March 31, 2025 (in most counties), to your county. Pay each by its own important date to avoid penalties.

Can I pay my property tax online in Florida?

Most Florida counties offer online payment through their tax collector's website, but payment methods vary by county. Check your property tax bill or your county's tax collector website for available payment options.

What if I am self-employed and did not pay quarterly estimated taxes?

You can still file your annual return by April 15, 2025, and pay all the tax owed at that time. However, you may owe a penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. The IRS calculates this penalty based on how much you should have paid each quarter.