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This guide provides an overview of Sales Tax in Texas, including applicable rates, registration requirements, compliance obligations, and filing deadlines. It is designed for businesses engaging in transactions within Texas.
jurisdictions participate in local sales tax collection.
Your business must collect Texas sales tax when you have either physical nexus or economic nexus in the state, and you make taxable sales to customers in Texas. Once nexus exists, you must register and begin collecting tax on the first day of the fourth month after passing the economic threshold, or immediately if you have physical presence.
The following conditions might establish a physical nexus in Texas:
Texas taxes many services when they are considered taxable services under state law. Generally, these include services tied to data processing, digital services, and certain professional services.
In Texas, you calculate sales tax by applying the state rate (6.25 %) plus any local tax (up to 2 %) based on the seller’s location (origin-based) for in-state sales.
Tangible personal property, taxable services, digital goods and SaaS, and shipping charges when taxable. Maximum rate up to 8.25 percent depending on location.
Apply through the Texas Comptroller’s online registration portal. Remote sellers select “Remote Seller (No Physical Presence)”. No fee. Permit arrives by mail after processing.
Calculate the correct rate based on origin for in state sellers or destination using the single composite rate for remote sellers. Then collect the tax on taxable sales and remit through Webfile.
Yes. Texas requires registration once you meet the nexus threshold, even if sales are fully exempt.
No. Certificates are usually mailed within days or weeks after approval, and sellers must wait for it before making taxable sales.
No. Remote sellers use the same portal but choose the “Remote Seller” option during registration.
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