Franklin, CA Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Franklin sales tax rate: 7.75%
The combined sales tax rate in Franklin, CA is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026: the Merced County rate: 7.25% statewide base plus 0.5% in district taxes. Franklin has about 6,919 residents.
At 7.75%, a $500 purchase in Franklin adds $38.75 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $155.00. With a median household income of $56,274 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 14% of a week's income here.
Among the 26 California places covered on this site, Franklin shares its 7.75% rate with Hesperia, Hidden Meadows, Rancho Mission Viejo. Rates run from 7.75% in Rancho Mission Viejo to 11% in Burbank.
Franklin is unincorporated, so the Merced County rate applies; check the CDTFA address lookup for a specific address. Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: California revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
California Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Franklin Local Rate
1.75%
Franklin Combined
7.75%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. 6% state + 1.25% mandatory local = 7.25% minimum combined: 6% state plus the 1.25% local tax levied statewide (CDTFA), so 7.25% is the statewide base rate. State rate source: California revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Franklin
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
Based on the Franklin combined rate of 7.75% (October 1, 2026).
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