What are the sales tax requirements for Texas?
Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02
📋 Direct Answer
Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25% with local additions up to 2% (total up to 8.25%). Economic nexus threshold: $500,000 in sales (no transaction threshold). Texas Comptroller handles registration. Marketplace facilitator law: Amazon collects TX sales tax. Texas has no income tax but has franchise tax for businesses.
1
Requirements
6.25-8.25%
Est. Total Cost
Varies
Timeline
Item by Item
If applicableTexas Comptroller RegistrationFree1-2 weeks
- 1Register with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
- 2Economic nexus: $500K in TX sales
- 3File monthly or quarterly returns
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- • Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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