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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts The Texas Comptroller’s office is the state’s chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator and treasurer. This office strives to provide you the best possible services and resources to do business in Texas.
Texas imposes a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax on all retail sales, leases and rentals of most goods, as well as taxable services. Local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts and transit authorities) can also impose up to 2 percent sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25 percent.
The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas. For general information, see the Franchise Tax Overview.
The Texas Comptroller's office serves the state by collecting, processing, administering, or overseeing 100 separate taxes, fees, assessments, and program applications, including local sales taxes collected on behalf of more than 1,700 Texas cities, counties, and other local governments.
File and Pay. Depending on the tax, Texas taxpayers may be required to electronically report (file) and/or pay based on the amount reported and paid in the preceding state fiscal year (September 1 to August 31). Webfile How-To Videos.
The Comptroller's office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, and may be contacted by phone, email and TDD equipment.
The Comptroller is the chief steward of the state's finances, acting as tax collector, chief accountant, chief revenue estimator and chief treasurer for all of state government, in addition to administering a number of other programs.
Texas Tax Forms. To expedite the processing of your tax returns, please file electronically or use our preprinted forms whenever possible. If your address has changed, please update your account.
Helpful Information. Who Must Complete This Application. you sell or lease tangible personal property in Texas; or. Taxes and Fees Covered by This Permit. Use this application to register for these taxes and fees. Applicant Qualifications. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Hours and Locations for Walk-in Taxpayer Service. Services are provided over the telephone at all of our offices 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday and online 24/7. The offices listed below are open to the public during the following days and times: