When do I charge sales tax in Texas?
You need to charge sales tax in Texas if you have a sales tax nexus in the state.
A sales tax nexus means different things in different states. It can mean having a physical location (e.g. a brick and mortar store), or someone in the state working for you. For ecommerce it can also mean having an ‘affiliate’ or click through sales tax nexus.
To know for certain if you should be charging sales tax in Texas, check the Texas government sales tax website.
Which goods are exempt from sales tax in Texas?
Some goods are exempt from sales tax in Texas for example groceries and most medical supplies. You'll also find Texas sales tax exemptions which can be applied because the seller or purchaser meets certain criteria.
For a full list of exemptions, check the Texas government tax website.
It is often said that states with no income tax (i.e. Texas) "get you" with high sales and property tax. But how can that be if the sum of all of these taxes is still less than the % you'd pay in income tax?
Sales tax difference within Houston?
The state sales tax is 6.25%. Cities can add more on top of that.
Edit: Webster and Rosenberg aren’t Houston, they are separate cities.
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I would search the Texas comptrollers web site. IF it's not there give them a call.
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