Tax Jobs in San José

Market context

State and Local Tax (SALT) professionals in San José specialize in tax matters pertaining to California state income, sales, property, and various local business taxes specific to the city of San José and Santa Clara County. This includes compliance, planning, controversy, and advisory services for businesses and individuals operating within this jurisdiction.

California has a progressive individual income tax, reaching a top marginal rate of 13.3% (including the Mental Health Services Act surcharge) for high earners. The state sales tax rate is 7.25%, with additional district taxes in San José bringing the combined rate to as high as 9.25% (e.g., Santa Clara County Transportation Authority). Property taxes are generally capped at 1% of the assessed value under Proposition 13, plus local debt service levies. Businesses in San José are subject to a business tax based on gross receipts, filed with the City of San José Office of the City Clerk.

Regulatory timeline

• 2023-11-20California Franchise Tax Board guidance on pass-through entity (PTE) elective taxUpdated Guidance
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• 2022-06-30California Senate Bill (SB) 154 - Tax ConformityEnacted
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