Why are these tax rate files free?

Avalara offers state sales tax rate files for free as an entry-level product for companies with basic tax calculation needs. For companies with more complicated tax rates or larger liability potential, we recommend automating calculation to increase accuracy and improve compliance.

How do I download the sales tax rate tables for a state?

Visit our state sales tax rate table download page Select all the states you'd like to download rate tables for (selected states appear in orange, unselected states appear in blue) Click Continue Fill out the form and click Download rate tables Click the link for each state to begin the download

What's the file format?

State tax rate downloads are provided in comma-separated values (CSV) files. They can be opened in a spreadsheet application such as Excel or Google Sheets for direct reference, or converted to a compatible format for uploading into your accounting, ERP, or ecommerce software. Note: Because the files are downloaded, they do not update automatically. We recommend downloading new tables at least once a month or automating your tax calculation process with a cloud-based solution .

What fields are provided in state sales tax rate files?

Each state sales tax rate file includes fields for: State, ZIP Code, Tax Region Name, Tax Region Code (Unique Identifier), Combined Rate (Total Sales Tax Rate), State Rate, County Rate, City Rate and Special Rate

Are all special taxing jurisdictions included in the Special Rate field?

Yes. Each additional taxing level beyond city, county, and state is included in the Special Rate field as a combined value. For additional taxing level information, please contact the Avalara support team .

How often are sales tax rates updated and how can I receive them?

Rates are updated at the end of each calendar month for the upcoming month. We recommend replacing tables with each update. To simplify the download process, sign up for an Avalara Community account, which enables you to save your selected states as part of your account.

Who do I contact with additional questions I have about state sales tax rates?

A tax professional can answer tax questions as they relate to your business. For information on automating rate calculations or other parts of the sales tax process, take a look at our compliance solutions .

Should I automate tax calculation?

Tax rates are incredibly difficult to track at scale. There are more than 13,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions in the United States alone, and each one is subject to ongoing rate and taxability updates. A solution like Avalara allows you to offload the process of researching and applying the tax rates and rules valid at the point of sale. Automation both improves your tax compliance and reduces the amount of time and effort you or your staff have to put into determining product taxability and rates.

Texas sales tax rates

Rates updated monthly

Texas sales tax range for 2024

6.375%–8.25%

Base state sales tax rate

6.25%

Local rate range*

0.125%–2%

Total rate range

6.375%–8.25%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Sales tax rate lookup and sales tax item calculator

Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.

Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators.

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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2024 rates for Texas cities and counties

Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.

City sales tax rates

Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin Fort Worth El Paso Arlington Corpus Christi Plano Laredo Lubbock Garland Irving Amarillo Grand Prairie McKinney Frisco Brownsville Pasadena Killeen McAllen Mesquite Midland Denton Waco Carrollton Round Rock Abilene Pearland

County sales tax rates

Anderson Andrews Angelina Aransas Austin Bandera Bastrop Baylor Bell Bexar Bosque Bowie Brazoria Brazos Brewster Brooks Brown Burnet Caldwell Calhoun Cameron Cass Chambers Cherokee Clay Collin Colorado Comal Comanche Cooke Coryell Dallam Dallas Dawson Delta Denton Dewitt Duval Eastland Ector El Paso Ellis Erath Fayette Floyd Fort Bend Franklin Galveston Garza Gillespie Gonzales Gray Grayson Gregg Guadalupe Hale Hall Hamilton Hardin Harris Harrison Haskell Hays Henderson Hidalgo Hill Hockley Hood Hopkins Houston Howard Hunt Hutchinson Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Jones Kaufman Kendall Kent Kerr King Kleberg Knox La Salle Lamar Lamb Lampasas Lavaca Lee Leon Liberty Limestone Lubbock Lynn Madison Marion Martin Mason Matagorda Maverick Mclennan Medina Midland Mills Mitchell Montgomery Moore Morris Nacogdoches Navarro Newton Nueces Ochiltree Oldham Orange Panola Parker Pecos Polk Potter Randall Robertson Rockwall Rusk San Jacinto San Patricio San Saba Scurry Shelby Sherman Smith Somervell Starr Stephens Sutton Tarrant Taylor Terry Titus Tom Green Travis Trinity Upshur Uvalde Val Verde Victoria Walker Waller Ward Washington Webb Wharton Wheeler Wichita Wilbarger Williamson Wilson Winkler Wise Wood

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Texas sales tax details

The state sales tax rate in Texas (TX) is currently 6.25%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 8.25%.

At the local levels, Texas city tax rates can range from 0.25% to 2%; county tax rates vary from 0.5% to 1.5%; transit tax rates from 0.25% to 1%; and special purpose district tax rates from 0.125% to 2%. However, the combined rate of local sales and use taxes cannot exceed 2%, making the highest possible combined tax rate 8.25%.

Not all Texas cities and counties have a local code. Cities and counties without a local code do not charge a local sales and use tax. An example of the complexity of Texas state law is Spring, Texas. Spring is unincorporated but is located within a special purpose district. Local sales and use tax collected is not reported to Spring but to one of two possible tax jurisdictions.

Amazon owns and operates several fulfillment centers in Texas. This physical presence establishes nexus, creating a sales tax obligation for Amazon and many sellers participating in Amazon’s Seller Central and Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) programs.

Texas sales tax is imposed on the retail sale, lease, and rental of most goods and many services. Anyone engaged in these areas of business is required to register with the state and collect and remit Texas sales tax.

Texas sales tax guide

This free, online guide covers managing Texas sales tax compliance, including business registration, collecting tax returns, and state nexus obligations.

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