Los Angeles County Sales Tax Increase to 9.75% Takes Effect
Starting April 1, 2025, Los Angeles County residents will see an increase in their sales tax rate from 9.5% to 9.75%. This quarter-cent increase, approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, aims to generate additional revenue to address the region's pressing issues, including homelessness and workforce development.
The decision to raise the sales tax comes amidst ongoing efforts to tackle the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County. Funds from the tax hike are expected to support programs like Measure A, which focuses on providing housing and job opportunities for the homeless population. Critics of the tax increase argue that it places an additional burden on residents already struggling with the high cost of living in the area.
Local businesses and consumers will need to adjust to the new tax rate, which will apply to most purchases within the county. The increase is part of a broader strategy to enhance the county's budget and allocate resources more effectively to critical social services.
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What is the sales tax in Los Angeles?
After voters approved Measure A last November, the sales tax will increase countywide from 9.5% to 9.75%.
What is sales tax in California?
The statewide tax rate is 7.25%. In most areas of California, local jurisdictions have added district taxes that increase the tax owed by a seller. Those district tax rates range from 0.10% to 2.00%.
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