Sales Tax in California.
Sales tax in California varies by location and can be complex to manage. Taxwire automates calculation, filing, and remittance — so you don't have to.
California has a state-level sales tax rate of 6.25%
The total rate you that should collect depends on your exact location — counties, cities, and special districts can stack additional taxes, pushing combined rates as high as 11.25%. See the breakdown below.
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California sales tax rates by city
The state sales tax rate in California is 6.25%, with combined rates ranging from 7.25% to 11.25% including local taxes.
Taxwire provides rooftop-level tax rate coverage for approximately 482 cities and localities in California. Our database is updated regularly to reflect the latest rate changes at state, county, city, and special district levels.
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Showing the 10 most populous cities in California
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
California allows local governments to levy additional sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means the total sales tax you collect or pay depends on the specific address of the transaction — not just the city or ZIP code. Two businesses on opposite sides of the same street can have different tax obligations if they fall in different jurisdictions. This is why accurate, address-level tax calculation matters. A single ZIP code in California can contain multiple tax rates.
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
Staying compliant with California sales tax can be complex — rates change, rules vary by product, and you need to track nexus across multiple jurisdictions. Taxwire automates sales tax calculation, filing, and remittance so you never miss a deadline.
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Sales Tax in California.
Sales tax in California varies by location and can be complex to manage. Taxwire automates calculation, filing, and remittance — so you don't have to.
California has a state-level sales tax rate of 6.25%
The total rate you that should collect depends on your exact location — counties, cities, and special districts can stack additional taxes, pushing combined rates as high as 11.25%. See the breakdown below.
California
Need help with California sales tax?
Our team can help you navigate California's sales tax requirements.
California sales tax rates by city
The state sales tax rate in California is 6.25%, with combined rates ranging from 7.25% to 11.25% including local taxes.
Taxwire provides rooftop-level tax rate coverage for approximately 482 cities and localities in California. Our database is updated regularly to reflect the latest rate changes at state, county, city, and special district levels.
City
Min combined rate
Showing the 10 most populous cities in California
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
California allows local governments to levy additional sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means the total sales tax you collect or pay depends on the specific address of the transaction — not just the city or ZIP code. Two businesses on opposite sides of the same street can have different tax obligations if they fall in different jurisdictions. This is why accurate, address-level tax calculation matters. A single ZIP code in California can contain multiple tax rates.
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
Staying compliant with California sales tax can be complex — rates change, rules vary by product, and you need to track nexus across multiple jurisdictions. Taxwire automates sales tax calculation, filing, and remittance so you never miss a deadline.
Local taxes in California
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Sales Tax in California.
Sales tax in California varies by location and can be complex to manage. Taxwire automates calculation, filing, and remittance — so you don't have to.
California has a state-level sales tax rate of 6.25%
The total rate you that should collect depends on your exact location — counties, cities, and special districts can stack additional taxes, pushing combined rates as high as 11.25%. See the breakdown below.
California
Need help with California sales tax?
Our team can help you navigate California's sales tax requirements.
California sales tax rates by city
The state sales tax rate in California is 6.25%, with combined rates ranging from 7.25% to 11.25% including local taxes.
Taxwire provides rooftop-level tax rate coverage for approximately 482 cities and localities in California. Our database is updated regularly to reflect the latest rate changes at state, county, city, and special district levels.
City
Min combined rate
Showing the 10 most populous cities in California
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
California allows local governments to levy additional sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means the total sales tax you collect or pay depends on the specific address of the transaction — not just the city or ZIP code. Two businesses on opposite sides of the same street can have different tax obligations if they fall in different jurisdictions. This is why accurate, address-level tax calculation matters. A single ZIP code in California can contain multiple tax rates.
Why sales tax rates vary across California?
Staying compliant with California sales tax can be complex — rates change, rules vary by product, and you need to track nexus across multiple jurisdictions. Taxwire automates sales tax calculation, filing, and remittance so you never miss a deadline.
Local taxes in California
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