Local Taxes & Fees in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Hawthorne, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
Hawthorne taxes most businesses on a gross-receipts sliding scale under HMC § 5.48.010, starting at $75 a year for receipts under $25,000 and rising to $100 per additional $100,000 above the first bracket, capped at $500,000.
Hawthorne Business License Tax by Gross Receipts
Some RestrictionsHawthorne Code § 5.48.010
Every person, firm or corporation, whether or not having an established place of business within the city, commencing or conducting any business within said city, not otherwise specifically mentioned in this code, shall pay an annual license fee based upon the gross receipts of such business or profession according to the following schedule: Gross Receipts Per Annum / Fee Per Annum: Less than $...
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