Ephedra sinica, a herb containing ephedrine, is included in some herbal supplements used by athletes and others to accelerate fat loss and enhance feelings of physical well-being.
The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, general sales tax rate is 6%. Every 2017 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Florida state rate (6%). There is no county sale tax for Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There is no city sale tax for Fort Lauderdale.
Florida has no personal income tax. FL Sales Tax: The state of Florida has a 6% sales tax. Counties impose additional local sales taxes, ranging from 0.25%-2.5%. More information on Florida Sales Tax. FL Sales Tax Holiday: Florida has two sales tax holidays. The first sales tax holiday usually occurs for nine days between the end of May and the beginning of June. The second sales tax holiday usually occurs on the first weekend of August (midnight Friday through midnight Sunday). Certain items are exempt from Florida sales tax. However, the FL consumer will only receive the tax exemption if a specific total spending limit is met. Refer to the chart below for Florida sales tax holidays for 2017.