State Tax Florida

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March 11, 2026
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Hello,

I am a resident of North Carolina and have a rental property in Florida.

This rental property has always given losses. This year for the first time it generated a small profit.

However a I have carry over losses from previous years I dont have any gain from this property for 2025.

Do I have to file a Florida State return even though I don't have any net income from this state? This is the only 'potential' source of income from FL.

Thank you,

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SharonD007

Level 14

Florida does not have a state personal income tax, so you are not required to file a Florida state income tax return, regardless of whether your property produced a profit or a loss. Rental property in Florida is treated as a passive activity for federal purposes, meaning you can use your carryover losses to offset the 2025 profit on your federal return, often resulting in $0 net taxable income

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user17715334666Author

Level 2

Thank you. So even if I am not a resident of Florida and my rental property in FL generates profits I am not required to file state taxes in FL?

AmyC

Level 15

While FL does not have state tax, it does have sales taxes that could be applicable.

If your property is long term residential rental, lease usually over 6 months, it is exempt from sales tax.
If your property is a short term residential, you rent out your property for periods of 6 months or less (like a vacation rental), you must collect the general sales tax (6%) plus any local tax and file that return.
If your rental property is a commercial building there is a state sales tax.

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