Soledad, California sales tax rate: 9.25%
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The sales tax rate in Soledad, California is 9.25%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s higher than 178 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 28 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Soledad combined rate
9.25%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Monterey CountyCounty
- 1%
- Monterey CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Soledad City (Monterey County)Special district
- 1.5%
Soledad sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Monterey CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Monterey CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Soledad City (Monterey County)Special district · 1.5%$1.50
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 9.25%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Soledad addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Monterey County | County | 1% |
| Monterey County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Soledad City (Monterey County) | Special district | 1.5% |
| Combined rate | 9.25% |
Rate history
- July 20239.25%
- July 20249.25%
- July 20259.25%
- July 20269.25%
- Today9.25%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Soledad
Closest cities
- Gonzales9 mi8.75%
- King City18 mi8.75%
- Salinas25 mi9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks30 mi9.25%
- Seaside31 mi9.25%
- Marina31 mi9.25%
- Monterey33 mi9.25%
- Carmel By The Sea35 mi9.25%
Elsewhere in Monterey County
- Salinas9.25%
- Seaside9.25%
- Monterey9.25%
- Marina9.25%
- Pacific Grove9.25%
- King City8.75%
- Gonzales8.75%
- Carmel By The Sea9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks9.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Soledad, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Soledad is 9.25% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Monterey County, 0.5% Monterey County, 1.5% Soledad City (Monterey County).
Why does Soledad pay Monterey County and Soledad City (Monterey County) tax?
Special districts such as Monterey County and Soledad City (Monterey County) levy their own sales tax on top of the state, county rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Soledad’s 93960 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Soledad?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Soledad?
Yes, if they have nexus in California: more than $500,000 in California sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Soledad’s 93960 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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