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California Sales Tax (2026)

Info: California's statewide base sales and use tax rate is 7.25%; counties, cities, and special districts may add district taxes ranging from 0.10% to 2.00%, so the total rate varies by location.

InfoVerified Jul 3, 2026

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Sales Tax in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaInfo
State transaction privilege (sales) tax rate is 5.6%; cities and counties levy additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location (use the AZDOR TPT rate table). Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the state rate.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Source: azdor.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaInfo
Statewide sales and use tax rate is 6.85% (the minimum in every county); counties add local-option taxes for combined rates of 6.85%–8.375% — e.g. Clark/Las Vegas 8.375%, Washoe/Reno 8.265%, Carson City & Storey & Churchill 7.60%, most rural counties 6.85%. Excludes any federal tax.
Verified Jul 3, 2026 · Source: tax.nv.gov · Full Nevada rule →
OregonPermitted
No state or local general sales tax in Oregon. (A vehicle use tax applies to new vehicles purchased outside the state, and Oregon law does not credit sales tax paid in other states.)
Verified Jul 17, 2026 · Source: oregon.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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