The deadline for filing a timely return is April 1. These forms must be filed with the clerk of the court in the county where the property is located.Do not send these forms to the Department. Use our Tax Estimator to approximate your new property taxes. The Property Appraiser does not send tax bills and does not set or collect taxes. The good news is Florida does not have a separate state inheritance tax. The Sunshine State eliminated its statelevel estate tax back in 2005, but larger estates still face Federal estate taxes. If you believe you are entitled to a decedent's estate, you can file a claim form with the Clerk's Office. The claim form is available at the Clerk's Office.