{"id":194,"date":"2012-06-29T21:31:26","date_gmt":"2012-06-29T21:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2021-07-12T20:05:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T20:05:33","slug":"state-tax-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/AustinTX3\/?page_id=194","title":{"rendered":"State Tax System"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAX & LICENSE \/ STATE TAX SYSTEM
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nNewcomers 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:<\/p>\n

Comptroller of Public Accounts
\n<\/b><\/strong>https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Field Office<\/p>\n

Austin Field Office
\n<\/b><\/strong>1711 San Jacinto Boulevard
\nAustin 512-463-4865<\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Sales Tax
\n<\/b><\/strong>The Texas sales tax rate is 6.25 percent, although local sales and use taxes imposed by local jurisdictions include cities, counties, special purpose districts, and transit authorities. In general, the combined rate cannot exceed 2 percent, which makes 8.25 percent the highest rate. The following website offers information on local tax rates:<\/p>\n

Local Sales & Use Tax Rate Information
\n<\/b><\/strong>https:\/\/comptroller.texas.gov\/taxes\/sales\/<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Gasoline Tax
\n<\/b><\/strong>Fuels used to operate motor vehicles are taxed at a rate of 20 cents per gallon. These include gasoline, liquefied petroleum, and diesel.<\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Property Taxes
\n<\/b><\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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 tax officials:
\n
\n<\/b><\/strong>Tax Assessor<\/p>\n

Bell County
\n<\/b><\/strong>254-933-5318
\nhttps:\/\/www.bellcountytx.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Brazos County
\n<\/b><\/strong>979-775-9930
\nwww.brazoscountytx.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Coryell County
\n<\/b><\/strong>254-865-5911
\nwww.coryellcountytax.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hamilton County
\n<\/b><\/strong>254-386-1230
\nhttp:\/\/www.co.hamilton.tx.us\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hays County
\n<\/b><\/strong>512-393-5545
\nhttps:\/\/hayscountytx.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Travis County
\n<\/b><\/strong>512-854-9473
\nhttps:\/\/tax-office.traviscountytx.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Williamson County
\n<\/b><\/strong>512-943-1602
\nhttps:\/\/www.wilco.org\/taxoffice<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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