Taxes
Visalia Business Tax
The City of Visalia utilizes a business tax in lieu of a business license, based on total sales volume. For example, industrial firms are assessed at the rate is $0.40 per $1,000 in gross receipts, which is competitive with most city business license fees. For more information, log on to the City of Visalia Business Tax Information page, or call (559) 713-4326.

Property Taxes
Property subject to general property taxation in Visalia/Tulare County is assessed at its full cash value. The tax rate for Tulare County is approximately 1.05%. The rate varies, based on the Tax Rate Area where the property is located.

For more information regarding Visalia property taxes, contact the Tulare County Assessors office,
(559) 636-5100.

Sales and Use Tax
Visalia's current tax rate is 9.0%. The statewide base sales and use tax rate is 8.25% as of April 1, 2009.

State Income Taxes
Business Type Tax Rate
S-Corporation 1.50%
C-Corporation 8.84%
Financial S-Corp 3.50%
Bank/Fin C-Corp 10.84%


For more information regarding California income taxes, contact the Franchise Tax Board, toll-free phone number: (800) 852-5711.