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Florida Doc Stamp Tax Calculator (Exam Practice)
Work out Florida documentary stamp tax on a deed and a new mortgage, plus intangible tax, exactly the way the state exam expects. The calculator handles Miami-Dade's different rate and surtax.
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Rates used
| Item | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Deed, all counties except Miami-Dade | $0.70 per $100 | s. 201.02(1)(a), F.S. |
| Deed, Miami-Dade | $0.60 per $100, plus $0.45 surtax unless only a single-family residence | Florida DOR, Documentary Stamp Tax; s. 201.031, F.S. |
| Notes and mortgages | $0.35 per $100 | s. 201.08(1), F.S. |
| Intangible tax on a new mortgage | 0.2% (2 mills) | s. 199.133(1), F.S. |
Who pays is a contract matter, not set by the tax law: all parties are liable, and in practice the seller usually pays deed stamps while the buyer pays mortgage stamps and intangible tax. See the full math cheat sheet.
Quick quiz
Question 1 of 3
A Miami-Dade single-family home sells for $410,000. Deed doc stamps are:
- $2,460
- $2,870
- $4,305
- $1,435
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A. $2,460 4,100 × $0.60 = $2,460; no surtax on a single-family residence. Source: Florida DOR, Documentary Stamp Tax
Question 2 of 3
A $75,000 cash payment plus assumption of a $125,000 mortgage (Duval County). Deed stamps are:
- $525
- $875
- $1,400
- $700
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C. $1,400 Consideration includes the mortgage: 2,000 × $0.70 = $1,400. Source: s. 201.02(1)(a), F.S.
Question 3 of 3
Doc stamps on a new $330,000 mortgage are:
- $660
- $1,155
- $2,310
- $3,300
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B. $1,155 3,300 × $0.35 = $1,155. Source: s. 201.08(1), F.S.
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