California Sales Tax Calculator

California has the highest state sales tax rate in the US at 7.25%, composed of a 6% state tax, a 0.25% county tax, and a 1% local revenue fund tax. On top of that, cities and special districts add their own taxes, pushing combined rates as high as 10.75% in some areas. Los Angeles County averages around 9.5%, San Francisco charges 8.625%, and San Jose sits at 9.375%. The minimum combined rate in California is 7.25%, found in unincorporated areas with no additional local taxes.

California taxes most tangible goods but exempts most groceries (unprepared food), prescription medications, and certain medical devices. Prepared food, clothing, electronics, and furniture are all taxable. Digital goods like e-books and streaming services are currently not subject to California sales tax. SaaS and cloud services are also generally exempt. If you sell on platforms like Etsy or eBay and ship to California, the marketplace facilitator rules require the platform to collect and remit the tax.