What is the tax in california?

California has among the highest taxes in the nation. Its base sales tax rate of 7.25% is higher than that of any other state, and its top marginal income tax rate of 13.3% is the highest state income tax rate in the country. The Golden State fares slightly better where real estate is concerned. read more

The California sales tax rate is 7.5% as of 2018, with some cities and counties adding a local sales tax on top of the CA state sales tax. Exemptions to the California sales tax will vary by state. read more

Like the Federal Income Tax, California's income tax allows couples filing jointly to pay a lower overall rate on their combined income with wider tax brackets for joint filers. California's maximum marginal income tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States, ranking directly below California's %. read more