California state sales tax rate change, January 2017
- Dec 30, 2016 | Gail Cole
The California state sales tax rate will drop from 7.5% to 7.25% on January 1, 2017.
Proposition 30, approved by voters in 2012, increased the state sales and use tax rate for a period of four years, from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 also raised income tax for the highest end of the income scale. In November 2016, voters approved extending the personal income tax increase through 2030. Additional information.
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Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
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Gail Cole
Avalara Author
Gail Cole
Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.