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Local Taxes & Fees in Paramount, CA (2026)

1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Paramount, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Business Tax Classification

In the City of Paramount, California, every business license tax is based on one of six Groups, each with a rate per $1,000 of gross receipts. Rates run from $0.30 for retail and general businesses to $0.70 for professional services and rentals, and the Director of Finance fixes the classification.

Paramount Business License Tax Classification Groups and Rates

Some Restrictions

Paramount Municipal Code § 5.12.075

A business, profession, occupation or trade shall pay the business license tax for each tax year based on the licensee's business Group as defined below. ... The Director of Finance or designee ("Director of Finance") shall determine the license classification for each business in the City. Such determination shall be final and not subject to appeal. ... Group 1: ... Retail-Related Business and...

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