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Understanding Local Sales Tax

The current sales tax in Moreno Valley is 7.75%.

The average sales tax in Southern California is 8.65%. In Western Riverside County, the average sales tax is 8.31%. This means 10 out of 18 cities have a higher sales tax rate than the City of Moreno Valley.

Here is how Moreno Valley's sales tax revenue is alotted:

Rate Jurisdiction Purpose Apportioned %
3.69% State Goes to State's General Fund 47.58%
.25% State Goes to State's General Fund 3.23%
.50% State Goes to Local Public Safety Fund to support local criminal justice activities (1993) 6.45%
.50% State Goes to Local Revenue Fund to support local healht and social services programs (1991 Realignment) 6.45%
1.06% State Goes to Local Revenue Fund 2011 13.71%
.25% Local Goes to county transportation funds 3.23%
.50% Local Goes to Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) 6.45%
1% Local Goes to City or County Operations 12.9%
7.75% State/Local   100%