TAX & LICENSE / STATE TAX SYSTEM

Texas Tax Structure
Newcomers to Texas can look forward to a high quality of life in a state with no personal income tax, no state property taxes, and no unitary tax. Even local property taxes are relatively low. For assistance with tax-related issues or answers to questions about taxes in Texas, contact:

Comptroller of Public Accounts
800-252-5555
https://comptroller.texas.gov/

Sales Tax
Texas imposes a state sales tax rate of 6.25%, although local sales/use taxes can also be imposed by local jurisdictions include cities, counties, special purpose districts, and transit authorities. In general, the combined rate cannot exceed 8.25%, currently the rate in Dallas and Fort Worth. Use taxes are imposed on those items that are purchased outside of Texas for use in the state, such as catalog orders. Groceries, prescription medicines, and other items such as those used in the production of food are exempt from state and local. tax. The following Web site offers information on local tax rates:

Local Sales/Use Tax Rates
https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/


Cigarette/Gasoline Taxes
Fuels used to operate motor vehicles are taxed at a rate of 20 cents per gallon. Cigarettes are taxed statewide at a rate of $0.41 per package or $4.10 per carton.

Property Taxes
Also known as “ad valorem” taxes, property taxes are locally assessed. The county appraisal district appraises the property; local taxing units set the tax rates and collect property taxes based on appraised values. Local taxing units such as city, county, school, and special districts prepare a budget and set tax rates high enough to raise sufficient funds. The property tax year goes through four stages: appraisal of property, protesting appraisals, formulating tax rates, and collecting the taxes. Property owners over 65 years of age and owners who are totally disabled can claim certain exemptions. For more information, contact your county government tax officials.

Bexar County
210-335-6628
https://www.bexar.org/1515/Tax-Assessor-Collector

Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector
830-221-1353
https://taxes.mycomalcounty.net/#/

Gillespie County
830-997-6519
https://www.gillespiecounty.org/page/tax_assessor

Kendall County Tax Assessor-Collector
830-249-9343
https://www.txdmv.gov/tax-assessor-collectors/county-tax-offices/kendall

Federal Income Tax

Internal Revenue Service
Information 800-829-1040
Forms Line 800-829-3676
Tele-tax 800-829-4477
https://www.irs.gov/