What are the sales tax requirements for California?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
California has the highest combined sales tax rate: 7.25% state + up to 3% local = 10.25% max. Economic nexus threshold: $500,000 in sales (higher than most states). California requires registration with CDTFA (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration). Marketplace facilitator law: Amazon collects CA sales tax for marketplace sales. You still need to file returns even if Amazon collects.
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Requirements
7.25-10.25%
Est. Total Cost
Varies
Timeline
Item by Item
If applicableCDTFA RegistrationFree1-2 weeks
- 1Register with CDTFA if you exceed nexus threshold
- 2Economic nexus: $500K in CA sales
- 3Physical nexus: any presence in California
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- • CDTFA (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration)
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