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Verified April 2026

California Sales Tax Rates: 2026 County Guide

Complete sales tax breakdown for all 54 counties in California. Select a county to see city-level rates and How-To guides.

Rates verified: March 2026
Combined Rate 9.000%
State7.300%

California Base State Tax Rate

Jurisdiction Rate
California State Sales Tax 7.300%
Total Combined Rate 9.000%

Economic Nexus Threshold

If your business exceeds $500,000 in annual California sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect sales tax — even from out of state.

Avg Local Tax Rate

The average combined local tax rate across California is 1.70%. The highest local rate is 5.30%.

All 54 California Counties

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Using 9.000% rate for California

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Tax Amount $0.00
Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 9.000% combined