Local Taxes & Fees in Riverside, CA (2026)
1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Riverside, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Business Tax Classification
Riverside sorts every business into a tax classification under RMC § 5.04.300 and bills annual tax on gross receipts. Retail sellers, landlords, hotels, and food establishments fall into Classification A: a $65 minimum on the first $25,000 of receipts, plus $0.44 per additional $1,000 up to $500,000, then $0.11 per $1,000 above that. Wholesalers, manufacturers, and telephone companies pay lower Classification B rates.
Riverside Business Tax Classification Schedule
Some RestrictionsCity of Riverside, CA, Municipal Code § 5.04.300(A) (Business Tax Classifications)
A.Tax rates based upon gross receipts. Every person who engages in business in the City shall pay a business tax based upon gross receipts unless specifically assigned a different tax rate in a subsequent schedule.1.Classification "A" Retail Sales. All businesses consisting of selling at retail, manufacturing and selling at retail, services, rental of residential and nonresidential real estate,...
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