California Statewide Sales and Use Tax Rate
to Decrease by 1% on July 1, 2011
Statewide Base Tax Rate Decreases from 8.25% to 7.25%
Effective July 1, 2011, the one percent sales and use tax rate increase that was approved with the state budget and effective April 1, 2009, will expire lowering the statewide base tax rate from 8.25 percent to 7.25 percent. In areas where there are voter-approved district taxes, the total tax rate related to sales and purchases will be the statewide base tax rate of 7.25 percent plus the applicable district tax. (See the California Sales and Use Tax Rates by County and City or the table below.)
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How can you receive BOE notices via email?
By giving the State Board of Equalization your account email address, they can send you periodic notices and updates which are specific to you or your business in a timely and cost efficient manner. You may add or update your account email address when you login as a registered eClient and select the Maintain Your Sales and Use Tax Account link. To register or to login as an eClient, begin by selecting the eServices tab at www.boe.ca.gov. You may also complete and send to us form BOE-345-WEB, Notice of Business Change.
How can you get more information?
Please visit the BOE website at www.boe.ca.gov or call our Taxpayer Information Section at 800-400-7115 (TTY: 711). Customer service representatives are available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), except state holidays.
