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Free California Compliance & Benefits Calculators
120 calculators and 91 plain-language guides for California taxes, pay, benefits, housing and business rules, built on figures from the agencies that publish them.
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Each tool answers one question, shows how the result was worked out, and links to the official source.
Vehicle & EV 13 tools
EV rebates, registration fees, smog checks and car sales tax.
- MyFirstEV Rebate Checker
- Clean Cars 4 All Rebate Estimator
- CALeVIP Home Charger Rebate Calculator
- Smog Check Exemption Checker
Benefits & Utilities 20 tools
CalFresh, Medi-Cal, utility discounts, disability and family leave.
- CARE Eligibility Calculator
- FERA Eligibility Calculator
- WIC Eligibility Checker
- California College Promise Grant Checker
Employment 23 tools
Minimum wage, overtime, breaks, final pay and leave rights.
- Minimum Wage Lookup by City
- Daily Overtime Calculator
- Meal & Rest Break Penalty Calculator
- Paid Sick Leave Calculator
Property 23 tools
Rent caps, deposits, property tax, Prop 13 and Prop 19.
- Security Deposit Limit Calculator
- AB 1482 Rent Increase Calculator
- Just Cause Eviction Checker
- Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
Family & Legal 6 tools
Child and spousal support, probate fees and small claims.
- Child Support Calculator
- Spousal Support Calculator
- Probate Fee Calculator
- Community Property Division Calculator
Solar & Energy 5 tools
Solar savings, export rates, battery rebates and rate plans.
- California Solar Savings Calculator
- Federal Solar Tax Credit Checker
- NEM 3.0 Export Rate Calculator
- SGIP Battery Rebate Calculator
Business 15 tools
LLC tax, filing deadlines, permits, privacy law and sales tax.
- LLC Franchise Tax Calculator
- CCPA/CPRA Applicability Checker
- CPRA Fine Exposure Estimator
- CCPA Consumer Rights Request Generator
Tax 14 tools
Income tax, paychecks, credits, estimated tax and capital gains.
- CA State Income Tax Bracket Calculator
- CA Paycheck / Take-Home Pay Calculator
- Capital Gains Tax Calculator
- Self-Employment Tax Calculator
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Many California rules change at the city or county line. These pages show the local figure next to the statewide one.
Latest guides
All 91 guides →California Community Property Rules
What is community vs separate property, the 50/50 split, 2640 reimbursements, debts, the house and retirement accounts.
BusinessCalifornia Cottage Food Law Explained
Class A vs Class B, the CPI-adjusted sales caps, approved foods, labels, training and county fees.
Family & LegalCalifornia Lemon Law Guide
The 18-month presumption tests, what a buyback pays after the mileage offset, and the 2025 opt-in notice rules.
Property & HousingCalifornia Renters' Rights: A Plain-English Guide
Rent increase caps, just-cause eviction, the one-month deposit limit, repairs, landlord entry and the renter's credit.
Family & LegalCalifornia Small Claims Court: A Step-by-Step Guide
The $12,500 limit ($6,250 for businesses), $30-$75 filing fees, serving papers, the hearing, appeals and collecting.
VehiclesSmog Check Exemptions in California
The 8-model-year rule, the $20/$25 smog abatement fee, when a sale needs a certificate, and Enhanced vs Basic areas.
How we keep the numbers current
California's rules are spread across dozens of agencies, and most of them change on their own calendar. Income tax brackets move each tax year. The minimum wage changes on January 1 in some cities and July 1 in others. Benefit income limits follow the federal fiscal year. A calculator that was right in spring can be wrong by fall.
So we don't type figures into the calculators. Each rate, limit and threshold sits in one data file with the dates it applies to and the agency page it came from. When a figure reaches its end date and the new one hasn't been published yet, the page says so instead of quietly showing an old number.
CA Tools is written and maintained by the CA Tools Editorial Team. Our editorial methodology explains how a calculator is built and checked, data sources lists where each figure comes from, and the update schedule shows what is due to change next. If you spot a figure that looks wrong, tell us and we will check it against the source.
- Official sources onlyFigures come from the agency that sets them: FTB, EDD, DIR, BOE, CPUC, CARB, CDTFA and county or city offices.
- Every figure is datedEach one carries its start and end date, so an expired number is flagged on the page.
- The working is shownEach tool explains how the result was calculated, so you can check it yourself.
- Estimates, not adviceResults are educational. They have not been reviewed by a licensed attorney or CPA.
Common questions
Are the calculators free to use?
Yes. Every calculator and guide on this site is free, and you do not need an account. The site may show advertising to cover its running costs. Ads are always labeled.
Where do the figures come from?
Each rate, limit and threshold is taken from the agency that publishes it, such as the Franchise Tax Board, the Employment Development Department, the Department of Industrial Relations, the Board of Equalization and the Public Utilities Commission. Our Data Sources page lists the source for each figure.
How do you keep the numbers up to date?
Every figure is stored with the dates it applies to. When a program resets its numbers, for example a new tax year or a July 1 minimum wage change, the new figure is added with its start date. Our Data Update Schedule page shows when each one is next due to change.
Is this legal, tax or financial advice?
No. The results are educational estimates based on published rules. Our content has not been reviewed by a licensed attorney or CPA. For a decision that matters, check with the agency involved or a licensed professional.
Is this an official State of California website?
No. CA Tools is an independent site and is not affiliated with the State of California or any of its agencies. We link to the official source on each page so you can confirm a figure or apply for a program directly.
Do you store what I type into a calculator?
No. The calculators run in your browser. The numbers you enter are used to work out the result on your screen and are not sent to our servers.