96-132 Texas Sales and Use Tax Rates January 2011

Susan Combs Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
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Table of Contents
Webfile, Rates Book Online, Contact Us ................................................................. iii
File and pay your Texas sales tax
via the Internet 24 hours a day.
It’s FAST:
There is no sign-up or preauthorization
required. You can calculate and pay
your Texas sales taxes directly online.
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return and detailed help screens right
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automatically calculates your tax
return. WebFile’s edits virtually
eliminate human error.
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a PIN/password process to protect your
tax data.
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NO Postage!
NO Paperwork!
The WebFile program is a fast,
easy and secure method for filing
and paying Texas sales tax over
the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week. You can pay by WebEFT
(electronic check) or by credit card
(American Express, Discover or
MasterCard).
For more information, check out
our Web site at www.window.
state.tx.us/webfile.
For WebFile technical assistance, call
(800) 442-3453, or send an e-mail to:
WebFileHelp@cpa.state.tx.us.
Payment Options Include:
Credit Card Options*
Completing Your Sales and Use Tax Return .......................................................... iv
Frequently Asked Questions About Local Sales Tax ........................................... v
October 2010 Sales and Use Tax Rate Changes .................................................. vi
County Sales and Use Tax ........................................................................................ viii
Special Purpose District (SPD) Sales and Use Tax ............................................... ix
Transit Sales and Use Tax ........................................................................................ xxiii
Combined Area City Sales and Use Tax ............................................................. xxiv
Sales and Use Tax Rates By City ............................................................................ xxv
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Have questions about sales tax Get quick, courteous answers with a free
phone call to the Comptroller’s office. The Comptroller’s nationwide tollfree
number will put you in touch with a knowledgeable tax professional.
For the visually impaired, tax rate information may be obtained verbally by
phone (pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act).
Please read the information located on the next two pages
before completing your sales and use tax return.
Local sales and use tax rate information is available to view or download
from the Comptroller’s Window on State Government Web site at:
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/local/
The Comptroller’s Web site is updated on the first day of each quarter
(January, April, July and October) with the most current sales and use tax
information. Notice of changes effective each quarter are posted on the
Comptroller’s Web site approximately four weeks in advance.
Call toll-free (800) 252-5555. In Austin call (512) 463-4600.
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