California Taxes
5 Key Factors
California Taxes vs others
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The lowest personal income tax rate in California?

1.00%

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How much can tax rates increase as income increases?

1% up to 12.3%

100

Unlike some other states, California prohibits its cities from implementing this specific type of tax.

Local income taxes

200

Top personal income tax rate in California including the mental health services surcharge

13.3%

200

What type of income tax system does California use?

graduated individual income tax system

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This is the State Agency responsible for collecting state income tax

Franchise Tax board (FTB)

300

Do California residents have to file a separate state tax return from their federal return, and what is it filed with?

Yes, Franchise Tax Board