California Sales Tax Rate 2026: State and Local Guide
Review California state and local sales tax rates, county pages, permit steps, filing links, tax holidays, forms, and official department resources.
Combined Rate
9.000%
Current combined sales tax rate shown for this page.
State Portion
7.300%
Base state sales tax component in the rate breakdown.
Local Portion
0.000%
County, city, and special district tax combined.
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Rate, filing, nexus, and official links
California department of revenue resources and lookup references.
State Rate
7.300%
Base state sales tax rate.
Average Combined
1.70%
Average combined state and local rate.
Maximum Local
5.30%
Highest combined local rate shown in current guidance.
County Pages
54
County-level sales tax pages in the current location index.
Official Links
13
Forms, filing tools, lookup pages, and research links.
State Rate Breakdown
California state and local sales tax benchmark
Rate Components
State, county, city, and special district sales tax breakdown
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| California State Sales Tax | 7.300% |
| Combined Sales Tax Rate | 9.000% |
Average Local Rate
1.70%
Average localHighest Local Rate
5.30%
Highest localNexus Threshold
$500,000
Registration triggerCounty Directory
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Highest rate counties
Lowest rate counties
Alameda
11.900%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Alpine
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Amador
9.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Butte
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Calaveras
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Colusa
9.400%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Contra Costa
10.100%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Del Norte
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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El Dorado
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Fresno
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Glenn
8.800%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Humboldt
10.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Imperial
9.100%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Inyo
9.100%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Kern
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Kings
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Lake
8.900%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Lassen
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Los Angeles
11.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Madera
9.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Marin
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Mendocino
9.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Merced
9.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Modoc
0.000%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Mono
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Monterey
10.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Napa
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Nevada
8.800%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Orange
9.400%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Placer
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Plumas
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Riverside
9.900%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Sacramento
9.800%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Benito
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Bernardino
9.400%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Diego
9.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Francisco
10.000%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Luis Obispo
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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San Mateo
10.900%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Santa Barbara
10.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Santa Clara
10.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Santa Cruz
11.000%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Sierra
8.700%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Siskiyou
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Solano
9.000%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Sonoma
10.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Stanislaus
9.300%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Tehama
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Trinity
8.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Tulare
9.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Tuolumne
8.800%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Ventura
9.200%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Yolo
8.800%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Yuba
9.600%State 7.300% plus local add-ons.
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Official State Resources
California sales tax forms, e-file, lookup, and agency links
Forms
Electronic filing
Sales Tax Holidays
California tax holiday calendar and eligible items
No Sales Tax Holiday in 2025
No Sales Tax Holiday in 2025
FAQ
California sales tax questions
What is the California state sales tax rate?
The current state-level rate shown in our tax rate table is 7.300%. Local county, city, and special district taxes can push the combined rate higher.
How many official sales tax resources are available for California?
We currently surface 13 imported official resource links for California, including forms, agency research links, e-file portals, registration links, and lookup tools.
Does California have economic nexus rules?
Yes. The current state guideline shows a sales threshold of $500,000 before many remote sellers need to register and collect tax.
Where can I find holidays, forms, and taxability updates for California?
This page includes imported sales tax holidays, official state forms, e-file links, research links, and recent taxability matrix updates when those rows exist in the database.