Texas sales tax rate 2020
The Texas use tax should be paid for items bought tax-free over the internet, bought while traveling, or transported into Texas from a state with a lower sales tax rate. The Texas use tax rate is 6.25%, the same as the regular Texas sales tax. Including local taxes, the Texas use tax can be as high as 2.000%. Local sales and use tax rates often change in many states at the start of each year. On January 1, 2020, rates will change in close to 25 states. The most efficient way to manage sales tax rate changes is to use sales tax automation software to calculate the tax due. Depending on the volume of sales taxes you collect and the status of your sales tax account with Texas, you may be required to file sales tax returns on a monthly, semi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual basis. On this page we have compiled a calendar of all sales tax due dates for Texas, broken down by filing frequency.