Sales Tax in California

7.25%
State base sales tax
highest base in U.S.
8.85%
Avg. combined rate
up to 10.75%
Max local rate

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Compared to the United States

IndicatorCaliforniaUnited States
Average combined sales tax2024, Tax Foundation8.85%6.6%

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Overview

California's 7.25% statewide sales tax is the highest base rate in the nation, and combined state-plus-local rates average about 8.85%.

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