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title: "Settings: Updating Sales Tax Rates For California Courses 2026"
description: California sales tax rates change when local district taxes are approved or extended by voters — and when they do, your Club Caddie system needs to be updated before the effective date. This article covers how to look up your correct rate using the CDTFA address lookup tool, includes the full table of confirmed April 1, 2026 rate changes, and walks through creating a new tax type, updating your tax group if applicable, and assigning the new rate to your inventory items.
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March 20, 2026

# Settings: Updating Sales Tax Rates For California Courses 2026

## California sales tax rates change periodically as local district taxes are approved or extended by voters. When rates change, you’ll need to update Club Caddie before the effective date to make sure your transactions are charging the correct amount. This guide covers how to find your current correct rate, how to update it in Club Caddie, and what to check when you’re done. It’s written for California courses, with the April 1, 2026 rate changes in mind.

### 1) Find Your Correct Rate

California tax rates vary by city and county. The CDTFA (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration) publishes an address-based lookup tool that gives you the exact rate for your facility’s location.

**To look up your rate:**

1. **Step 1:** Visit [ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/sales-use-tax-rates.htm](https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/sales-use-tax-rates.htm)
2. **Step 2:** Under the Current Tax Rates section, select **Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate by Address.**
3. **Step 3:** Enter your facility’s street address and click **Search**. The result will show your exact combined rate, including state, county, and any local district taxes.

**NOTE:** New rates for April 1, 2026 will be searchable on CDTFA’s site beginning April 1, 2026. If you’re setting up rates in advance, refer to the rate change table below or the official CDTFA notice (L-1022).

##### April 1, 2026 Rate Changes — California

The following cities and counties have confirmed rate changes effective April 1, 2026, per California CDTFA Notice L-1022. If your facility is in one of these areas, your rate will need to be updated.

| **City / Area** | **County** | **Previous Rate** | **New Rate (Apr 1, 2026)** | **Change** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| City of Campbell | Santa Clara | 9.875% | **10.500%** | ▲ |
| City of Dunsmuir | Siskiyou | 7.750% | **8.250%** | ▲ |
| City of Los Gatos | Santa Clara | 9.250% | **9.875%** | ▲ |
| City of McFarland | Kern | 8.250% | **9.250%** | ▲ |
| City of Milpitas | Santa Clara | 9.375% | **10.000%** | ▲ |
| City of San Jose | Santa Clara | 9.375% | **10.000%** | ▲ |
| City of Santa Fe Springs | Los Angeles | 10.750% | **11.000%** | ▲ |
| Santa Clara County (unincorporated) | Santa Clara | 9.125% | **9.750%** | ▲ |

*If your city or county is not listed above, your rate may not have changed. Always verify using the CDTFA address lookup tool before making updates.*

### 2) How to Update Your Tax Rate in Club Caddie

Club Caddie doesn’t let you edit an existing tax type directly — and that’s intentional. Old tax types are preserved so your historical reports stay accurate. Instead, you’ll create a new tax type with the updated rate and assign it to your inventory items going forward.

##### Phase 1: Create the New Tax Type

**Step 1: Settings** (gear icon, top right) \> **Tax Management**

![](https://support.clubcaddie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-14-45-9692-PM.png?width=1499&height=1032&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-14-45-9692-PM.png)

**Step 2:** On the **Tax List** column, click **Add Tax Type**.

 

![](https://support.clubcaddie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-15-41-5491-PM.png?width=1492&height=1032&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-15-41-5491-PM.png)

**Step 3:** Fill in the following fields:

- **Name:** Use a clear, date-stamped name. For example: *CA Sales Tax 9.75% — Apr 2026*. This makes it easy to identify in reports.
- **Chart of Accounts:** Select your tax account.
- **Rate:** Enter the number only — no % symbol. For example: *75*

**Step 4:** Click **Save**. Your new tax type will appear in the Tax List.

**NOTE:** If you use Tax Groups (combining multiple tax types), you’ll need to create a new Tax Group that includes the new tax type. See Phase 2 below.

##### Phase 2: Update Your Tax Group (If Applicable)

If your facility uses Tax Groups — for example, combining a state tax and a local district tax — you’ll need to create a new group that includes the updated rate.

**Step 1:** In the **Tax List** column, check the box next to the new tax type you just created.

**Step 2:** Click **Add to Group**. The selected tax will appear in the **Create Tax Group**

**Step 3:** Enter a **Group Title**. Example: *CA Sales Tax Group — Apr 2026*

**Step 4:** Click **Create Group**. The new group will appear in the **Taxes Group**

**![](https://support.clubcaddie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-34-07-5587-PM.png?width=1493&height=1024&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-34-07-5587-PM.png)**

**NOTE:** Do not delete your old tax group. It’s tied to historical transactions and removing it will affect past reports.

##### Phase 3: Assign the New Rate to Your Inventory Items

Creating the tax type is only half the job. You’ll also need to update your inventory items so they use the new rate at checkout.

**Step 1: Settings** \> **Inventory Center**

 

**![](https://support.clubcaddie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-36-10-5661-PM.png?width=1918&height=837&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-36-10-5661-PM.png)**

**Step 2:** Double-click the inventory item you want to update.

**Step 3:** Find the **Tax Group** dropdown and select your new tax rate or group.

![](https://support.clubcaddie.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-38-32-2050-PM.png?width=935&height=708&name=image-png-Mar-20-2026-07-38-32-2050-PM.png)

**Step 4:** Click **Update** to save the change.

**Step 5:** Repeat for each item that needs the updated rate.

**TIP:** If you have a large number of inventory items, work through them by category — for example, update all green fee items first, then merchandise, then food and beverage. This helps you track where you are without missing anything.

### 3) Verify the Update

Once you’ve updated your inventory items, do a quick check before the effective date to make sure everything looks right.

- Open the register and start a test transaction with one of the updated items.
- Confirm the correct tax rate appears in the checkout breakdown.
- If the old rate is still showing, double-check that the item’s Tax Group was saved correctly in the Inventory Center.

**NOTE:** Tax rate changes only apply to new transactions after the update. Past transactions will always reflect the rate that was in place at the time of sale. This is expected behavior and is important for your records.

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