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How 2017 Sales taxes are calculated in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles, California, general sales tax rate is 6%. Every 2017 combined rates mentioned above are the results of California state rate (6%), the county rate (0.25% to 1%), the Los Angeles tax rate (0% to 0.5%), and in some case, special rate (1.5% to 2.5%).
California has among the highest taxes in the nation. Its base sales tax rate of 7.5% is higher than that of any other state, and its top marginal income tax rate of 13.3% is the highest state income tax rate in the country. The Golden State fares slightly better where real estate is concerned.