What's the sales tax in california?

Many of California's cities, counties, towns, and communities have special taxing jurisdictions (districts), that impose a transactions (sales) and use tax, referred to as district taxes, in addition to the standard statewide tax rate of 7.25%. read more

The California sales tax is as high as it is, relative to the other states, as compensation for reduced property taxes in California (which were introduced by Proposition 13 in 1978). The California sales tax applies to all sales of tangible goods, but does not apply to the sale of services. read more

The latest sales tax rates for cities in California (CA) state. Rates include state, county and city taxes. 2017 rates included for use while preparing your income tax deduction. read more