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Taxes

How tax rates change where people shop, live and invest — because people are not cells in a spreadsheet.

Taxes

Why Drive an Hour to Buy a Handbag?

From October 1, Los Angeles charges 10.25% sales tax and Irvine charges 7.75%. The legal saving on a luxury purchase may be zero. The shopping still moves.

Sep 27, 2026 · 5 min read