For the eleventh year in a row, around 65% of employers in Florida will pay the lowest possible reemployment tax rate, according to an announcement by the Florida Department of Revenue. The rate remains at 0.1 percent for 2026. This tax supports a program that assists job seekers in Florida to find new employment.
Jim Zingale, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Revenue, said, “Eleven years of the lowest possible reemployment tax rate is a testimony to the strength of Florida’s workforce and economy. This low tax rate gives employers greater freedom to grow their businesses.”
Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly commented on the policy’s consistency under state leadership. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida has maintained the lowest possible reemployment tax rate,” Kelly stated. “Florida businesses directly benefit from this stable and predictable tax environment because it allows employers to reinvest more capital into growth, innovation and workforce development. Advancing our low-tax and business friendly climate is critical to remaining competitive in our target industries and ultimately supporting Florida’s job seekers and job creators.”
Employers in Florida are required to pay this percentage only on the first $7,000 of wages paid per employee. Only three other states share this $7,000 wage base; most states have set higher wage bases for similar taxes. Businesses with steady employment records qualify for the minimum rate.
Funds collected from these payroll taxes go into the Reemployment Assistance Trust Fund, which currently exceeds $4.8 billion.
Additional details about Florida’s reemployment assistance tax rate can be found here.
