What is the sales tax rate in El Centro, California?

The combined sales tax rate in El Centro, California is 9.600% as of 2026. This includes the California state rate of 7.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the El Centro sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.600% (or 0.00960) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.60 in sales tax.

What is the California state sales tax rate?

The base California state sales tax rate is 7.300%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does El Centro have a county sales tax?

El Centro imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.300% on top of the state rate.

When was the El Centro sales tax rate last updated?

The El Centro sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

El Centro, CA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in El Centro, California is 9.600%.

Combined Rate 9.600%

State7.300% County0.300% City0.500%

El Centro Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
California State Sales Tax	7.300%
County Sales Tax	0.300%
City / Municipal Tax	0.500%
Special District Tax	1.500%
Total Combined Rate	9.600%

Which County Is El Centro In?

El Centro falls within Imperial, California. Imperial imposes a 0.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the California state base rate.

El Centro ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to El Centro for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.600% combined rate.

92243

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Business Nexus in California

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into California from out of state? Once you exceed $500,000 in annual sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect California sales tax.

FAQ: El Centro Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in El Centro, California is 9.600% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.600% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $48.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in California. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in El Centro are subject to the 9.600% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the California Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official California Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Filing Deadline: Returns due the last day of the month following the reporting period. File via CDTFA Online Services.

Visit Official Portal (800) 400-7115