California Sales Tax Rate Changes October 2012

Aug 27, 2012 | Will Frei

Several California local sales tax rate changes take effect October 1, 2012.

City of Hercules (Contra Costa County) – increase from 8.25% to 8.75%.
City of Pittsburg (Contra Costa County) – increase from 8.25% to 8.75%.
City of San Pablo (Contra Costa County) – increase from 8.25% to 8.75%.
City of Ridgecrest (Kern County) – increase from 7.25% to 8.00%.
City of Greenfield (Monterey County) – increase from 7.25% to 8.25%.
City of Soledad (Monterey County) – increase from 7.25% to 8.25%.
City of Santa Maria (Santa Barbara County) – increase from 7.75% to 8.00%.
City of Sonoma (Sonoma County) – increase from 8.00% to 8.50%.

Solano County extended their 0.125% sales tax that supports local libraries through September 30, 2030.

Also, Stanislaus County extended their 0.125% sales tax that supports local libraries through June 30, 2018.

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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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Will Frei

Avalara Author Will Frei

Will Frei covers sales tax news including best practices, legislation and sales tax technology. He is the Social Media Manager at Avalara.