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Texas

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At A Glance

State Help Line

800-252-5555

State Sales Tax Rate

6.25%

Local Sales Tax Rate

2% additional local tax; maximum combined rate 8.25%

Local Filing

No

Economic Nexus Amount

$500,000 or more in total Texas revenue during the preceding 12 calendar months

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Taxability overview

Catagory              General                                    Taxability

Clothing / Jewelry 

Taxable

Services

Prepared Food

Some services are taxable

Generally taxable

Texas businesses making taxable sales generally need a sales and use tax permit. A remote seller is within the safe harbor when total Texas revenue is less than $500,000 during the preceding 12 calendar months; once the threshold is met, registration and collection are required.
Registration Information 

Apply for a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit through the Comptroller's online registration system

No fee for a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit; a security bond may sometimes be required

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