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Sales and Use Taxes DISTRIBUTION OF SALES TAX COLLECTION WITHIN ALAMEDA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO Agency % State of California 5.00% State Public Safety Fund (Proposition 172)0.50% City of San Leandro 1.00% City of San Leandro Temporary Transaction & Use Tax 0.50% Alameda County 0.25% Alameda County Transportation Authority 1.00% Alameda County Essential Health Care Services 0.50% Alameda County BART 0.50% Alameda County Children's Health and Childcare 0.50% Alameda County Essential County and Social Safety Net Services 0.50% Total Sales Tax in San Leandro 10.25% California’s sales tax law taxes the sales or use of tangible goods. Sales Tax is imposed on all retailers selling tangible personal property in the state and is measured by the retailer’s gross receipts. Use Tax is levied on purchasers of tangible personal property from any retailer not required to pay sales tax to the state. Proceeds of sales and use taxes imposed within the city are distributed to 6 distinct entities, with the City receiving the equivalent of 15% of the total collected. Sales and Use Tax is the City’s largest source of General Fund revenue and represents 40% of total General Fund revenue. Voters in San Leandro most recently approved a half-cent transaction and use tax (Measure HH) and agreed to extend collection of the tax through 2045. Revenues are used for street and road repairs, public safety, library services, and recreation and human services. Voters in Alameda County approved an additional half cent increase to transportation sales tax (Measure BB) to repair, increase bicycle and pedestrian safety, reduce trafc congestion, and improve air quality. Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) administers this revenue source for a period of 30 years, the tax sunsets in 2045. The total sales tax rate in the city is 10.25% and distributed as follows: City of San Leandro | Proposed Biennial Budget FY24-25 Page 85