What is the sales tax rate in Merced County, CA?

The average sales tax rate in Merced County (CA) is 7.82%, with jurisdictions ranging between 7.75% and 8.75%.

Merced County • California (CA)

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Merced County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Merced County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 7.82% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 8.75%.

Average Combined Rate

7.82%

Estimated Tax Range: 7.75% - 8.75%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Merced County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 7.75% to 8.75% (averaging 7.82%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

7.82%

Max Local Rate

8.75%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Merced County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Merced	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Livingston	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Winton	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Delhi	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Franklin	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Hilmar-Irwin	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
McSwain	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Planada	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Santa Nella	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Le Grand	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
South Dos Palos	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
El Nido	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Ballico	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Cressey	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Dos Palos Y	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Volta	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Snelling	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Stevinson	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Tuttle	7.75%	View Tax Rates →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Hybrid (Origin for city/county, Destination for district taxes)

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable (standard rates)

SaaS & Digital Goods: Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $500,000 in cumulative California sales

Official Tax Authority: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) ↗

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ZIP Codes in Merced County

93620 7.75% 93635 7.75% 93665 7.75% 95301 7.75% 95303 7.75% 95312 7.75% 95315 7.75% 95317 7.75% 95322 7.75% 95324 7.75% 95333 7.75% 95334 8.75% 95340 7.75% 95341 7.75% 95343 8.25% 95344 7.75% 95348 7.75% 95365 7.75% 95369 7.75% 95374 7.75% 95388 7.75%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The county tax rate for Merced County is 0.00%. When combined with California state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 7.75% and 8.75%.

In California, grocery items are currently Exempt (0%). SaaS and digital automated goods are Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt).