Yes, There is tax
Yes. You owe tax. If you report it and pay it is your business... BUT YOU DO OWE IT. Do not listen to the others giving earnest, but incorrect advise.
The seller in your case does not have the authority to collect tax... This is very common, as they are not conducting ongoing business. Their tax collection need is considered very low and as such they are exempt from the responsibility to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of the state.
That does not change your responsibility for sales tax.
When the vendor or sellor does not collect sales tax, the responsibility fall to the buy. The buy has to pay "USE" tax. which is reported on an annual Florida personal tax return.
Please see for additional information and guidance.
https://www.avalara.com/taxrates/en/state-rates/florida/florida-use-tax-guide.html
Regards - Lou
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