Introduction: Burbank Sales Tax Rate
Burbank sales tax is one of several local California rates that businesses must confirm because the combined rate is not simply the statewide base. This article explains the current CDTFA rate, how Burbank’s local taxes fit in, and what retailers should document. If you run a retail or multi-location business, our multi-state sales tax compliance review can help you confirm where you have collection obligations.
The CDTFA lists Burbank’s combined sales and use tax rate at 10.500% in its California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates table effective July 1, 2026 (cdtfa.ca.gov). Burbank is in Los Angeles County and is treated as an incorporated city for rate lookup. Sellers should verify the rate for each delivery or store address before collecting.
Official CDTFA sources: city and county rate table, seller’s permit guidance, and sales and use tax filing dates.
Key Takeaways
- The CDTFA rate table effective July 1, 2026 lists Burbank’s combined sales and use tax rate as 10.500% (cdtfa.ca.gov).
- Burbank is identified as a Los Angeles County city in the CDTFA lookup, and the table notes that unincorporated cities and communities are not listed.
- The statewide base sales tax rate in California is 7.25%, according to a Burbank retail sales-tax guide (calculus tax guide).
- Sellers must register with the CDTFA and receive a Burbank seller’s permit before collecting sales tax; the guide states there is no fee for the permit.
- Burbank sales tax filing frequency may be monthly, quarterly, or annual depending on business volume, with deadlines tied to the end of the following month or January 31 for annual returns.
- Burbank separately administers a 10% transient occupancy tax, a 12% transient parking tax, and a 7% utility users tax (burbankca.gov). These are distinct from sales and use tax.
What Is the Burbank Sales Tax Rate in 2026?
CDTFA Burbank sales tax rate table
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration publishes city and county sales and use tax rates. In the table effective July 1, 2026, the row for Burbank shows a rate of 10.500%, Los Angeles County, and a city classification (CDTFA rates page).
The same page states that rates may be outdated and directs users to the current and historical rates webpage for the applicable rate. It also notes that unincorporated cities and communities are not listed, and that a county unincorporated area rate or county rate applies when a location is not within an incorporated city’s boundaries.
How the Burbank sales tax rate compares with the statewide base
A Burbank retail guide describes California’s sales tax framework as including state, local, and district components, and states that the California statewide base rate is 7.25% (calculus tax guide). The CDTFA table supplies the combined Burbank sales tax rate, but it does not itemize the components in the retrieved excerpt. Because local and district components can change, the CDTFA lookup should be checked for the exact address and effective date.
Burbank sales tax versus nearby Los Angeles County rates
The CDTFA table shows several Los Angeles County city rates at 10.500%, including Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Baldwin Park, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Carson, Covina, Downey, Duarte, El Monte, Gardena, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Huntington Park, Lakewood, La Cañada Flintridge, La Verne, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Monrovia, Montebello, and Monterey Park. Other nearby rates differ: Los Angeles is listed at 9.750%, Beverly Hills at 9.750%, Calabasas at 9.750%, and Lancaster at 11.250% (CDTFA rates page).
This matters when a sale is delivered to an address outside Burbank city limits. The CDTFA page instructs users to look up the current rate by address and warns that unincorporated areas are not listed in the city table.
How Burbank Businesses Register and Collect Burbank Sales Tax
Registration steps for a Burbank seller’s permit
The Burbank retail guide states that a business selling taxable goods or services must register with the CDTFA before collecting Burbank sales tax. The process it describes is:
- Determine whether you sell taxable goods or services.
- Go to the CDTFA website and complete the online sales tax registration application.
- Provide business details, including a Federal Employer Identification Number where applicable.
- Receive a seller’s permit number, which allows legal collection of sales tax.
The guide also says there is no fee for obtaining a Burbank seller’s permit and that seller’s permits typically do not require annual renewal, although business information should be kept current with the CDTFA.
When Burbank sales tax collection applies
According to the same guide, registered businesses collect Burbank sales tax on in-store sales and, if they have nexus in California, on online transactions. It describes nexus as potentially arising from a physical presence, such as retail stores or warehouses, and advises verifying the specific location because rates can vary.
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Burbank Sales Tax Filing, Records, and Audit Risk
Burbank sales tax filing frequency and deadlines
The Burbank retail guide says Burbank sales tax returns are filed periodically and that frequency depends on business volume. It lists monthly, quarterly, and annual filing as possible frequencies and describes the following deadlines:
| Filing frequency | Deadline described |
|---|---|
| Monthly | Last day of the month following the reporting period |
| Quarterly | Last day of the month following each quarter |
| Annual | January 31 of the following year |
The guide recommends CDTFA Publication 51 for more detail on filing and payment schedules. It does not provide a specific Burbank filing-frequency threshold, so businesses should use the filing frequency assigned by the CDTFA rather than assuming one applies.
Burbank sales tax recordkeeping
The guide advises keeping sales invoices, copies of filed Burbank sales tax returns for at least three years, and documentation supporting any exemptions claimed. These records are relevant if the CDTFA selects a business for a Burbank sales tax audit.
Burbank sales tax audit and penalty exposure
The guide states that CDTFA audits can begin with a notice outlining requested documents and can take several weeks. It warns that non-compliance can lead to fines and interest on unpaid sales taxes, but it does not provide specific penalty percentages or dollar amounts. Businesses should not estimate penalties from general language; the CDTFA notice or a qualified adviser should identify the actual exposure.
Internal controls and bookkeeping for Burbank sales tax
Sales tax reporting depends on clean transaction records. Retailers should reconcile taxable sales, exempt sales, and tax collected to the returns filed. If your records are behind, catch-up bookkeeping can help establish the transaction detail needed before responding to a CDTFA request.
Burbank’s Other Local Taxes: TOT, Parking, and Utilities
Burbank transient occupancy tax
Hotel and motel operators in Burbank are required to collect a Burbank transient occupancy tax and remit it to the City of Burbank monthly. The City states that the tax rate is 10% of the rent charged by the operator to the hotel guest for occupancy of the hotel (City of Burbank Revenue page).
Burbank transient parking tax
Parking operators are required to collect a Burbank transient parking tax and submit it to the City quarterly. The City states that the rate is 12% of the parking fee. The page lists PDF forms for application, medical exemption, and remittance (City of Burbank Revenue page).
Burbank utility users tax
The City also charges a Burbank utility users tax on utility services including telephone, electricity, and gas. The stated rate is 7% of the utility amount, and the page lists utility users tax remittance and exemption forms (City of Burbank Revenue page).
Why this Burbank sales tax distinction matters
These city taxes are separate from the Burbank sales tax collected under California’s sales and use tax system. A hotel, parking operator, or utility service provider may need to track both its sales and use tax obligations and the relevant Burbank municipal tax. Do not substitute the 10.500% sales tax rate for the 10%, 12%, or 7% city rates, because each applies to a different base and remittance schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Burbank sales tax rate in 2026?
The CDTFA city and county rate table effective July 1, 2026 lists Burbank at 10.500% as a Los Angeles County city (CDTFA rates page). Verify the rate for the exact delivery or store address before collecting.
Is Burbank sales tax the same as Los Angeles County sales tax?
No. The CDTFA table lists Burbank as a city rate within Los Angeles County. The table also lists Los Angeles County at 9.750%, while Burbank is 10.500%, so the applicable rate depends on whether the transaction is in the incorporated city or another jurisdiction (CDTFA rates page).
How does the 10.500% Burbank sales tax rate compare with California’s 7.25% base rate?
The Burbank retail guide states that California’s statewide base sales tax rate is 7.25% and that local jurisdictions can impose additional taxes (calculus tax guide). The CDTFA table’s 10.500% Burbank figure is the combined rate, not the base rate alone.
Do Burbank retailers need a Burbank seller’s permit?
The Burbank guide says businesses selling taxable goods or services must register with the CDTFA and receive a Burbank seller’s permit before collecting sales tax. It also states there is no fee for obtaining the permit (calculus tax guide).
How often must Burbank sales tax returns be filed?
The guide says Burbank sales tax filing frequency can be monthly, quarterly, or annual based on business volume. Monthly returns are due by the last day of the month following the reporting period, quarterly returns by the last day of the month following each quarter, and annual returns by January 31 of the following year (calculus tax guide). Use the frequency assigned by the CDTFA.
Does Burbank charge hotel or parking taxes in addition to Burbank sales tax?
Yes. The City of Burbank states that hotel and motel operators collect a 10% transient occupancy tax monthly, parking operators collect a 12% transient parking tax quarterly, and utility services are taxed at 7% (City of Burbank Revenue page). These are separate from the sales and use tax rate.
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Final CTA: Next Steps for Burbank Sellers
Burbank businesses should confirm the Burbank sales tax rate for each transaction location using the CDTFA rate lookup, register before collecting tax, keep invoices and exemption records, and follow the filing frequency assigned by the CDTFA. Operators of hotels, parking facilities, or utility-related services should also track the City’s separate taxes because they have different rates and remittance schedules.
If you sell across Burbank, the Inland Empire, or multiple states, Catalyst CPA can help with Inland Empire sales tax compliance and multi-state sales tax compliance reviews, map rates, reconcile filings, and clean up records before an exam. For broader regional support, see our California sales tax compliance services or contact our team. Need help now? Call (951) 223-1826 or book a free diagnostic.
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By Adham Abadier, CPA
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Adham serves small businesses, retailers, and multi-location operators from Moreno Valley and across the Inland Empire. He focuses on practical Burbank sales tax compliance, filing readiness, and clean bookkeeping for California business owners.
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Disclaimer
This article is provided by Catalyst CPA for general information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Verify current Burbank sales tax rates, registration requirements, and city taxes with the CDTFA, the City of Burbank, or a qualified adviser before acting. Catalyst CPA, 13114 Yellowwood St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.
Disclaimer
This article is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Sales and use tax rates, assigned filing frequencies, and due dates can change. Verify the exact address, effective date, and account schedule through the CDTFA before collecting, filing, or paying tax.
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