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Sales and use tax rate increases

Monday, April 14, 2008

Sales and use tax rate increases

These cities will increase their sales and use tax rates beginning July 1, 2008:

El Cerrito (Contra Costa County) from 8.25% to 8.75%;
Reedley (Fresno County) from 7.975% to 8.475%);
Sanger (Fresno County) from 7.975% to 8.725%; and
Seaside (Monterey County) from 7.25% to 8.25%.

The tax rates in areas outside these city limits will remain the same. You should verify that your client’s business is located within the city limits before advising them to collect the increased sales and use tax. You can verify the correct tax rate by using the BOE’s Web site at www.boe.ca.gov. Under Tax Topics, select Sales and Use Tax; under Major Items, select Tax Rates – Cities & Counties. This page includes a link called “database of addresses,” which will help you identify businesses within listed city limits.

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