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According to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, sales tax revenue has declined five times over the last 10 years. The office also notes that sales tax is more volatile than property taxes — between 1997 and 2017, the annual change in Continue reading TEXAS – Top State Leaders Have Agreed To Raise Sales Tax To Decrease Property Taxes
Texas voters told candidates they want property tax relief, and it’s remarkably expensive. That’s why state lawmakers are talking about higher sales taxes. In the rush of legislation filed before last week’s deadline, you wouldn’t be the only person who Continue reading TEXAS – Asking Texas Voters To Swap Higher Sales Taxes For Property Tax Cuts
A document has been released by the Texas Comptroller Office detailing the ins and outs of Texas taxes. The 27-page report called A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas, is filled with information regarding funds used to pay for Continue reading TEXAS – Comptroller Releases Where Taxes Are Collected And Spent
December 2018 Part 3 – Pipe Works: Understanding New Construction vs. Repair, Remodeling and Restoration for Pipelines In this month’s issue, we are concluding the contractor series with a look at the tax treatment for pipeline construction. This article summarizes Continue reading Texas – Comptroller’s Office Releases A Four Part Series On Contractors And Related Services (Part 3)
Certain nonprofit and government organizations are eligible for exemption from paying Texas taxes on their purchases. Nonprofit organizations must apply for exemption with the Comptroller’s office and receive exempt status before making tax-free purchases. Federal and Texas government entities are automatically exempt from applicable Continue reading Texas – Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations Purchases and Sales Publication 96-122 October 2018
With increased oil and gas production, as well as increased sales and use tax collections, Texas is exceeding their collections from 2017. Texas increased collections in 2018 and 2019
Back to school supplies and clothing are commonly known as tax-exempt items during Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday, which is held from Aug. 10 through Aug. 12. Information About Texas sales Tax Holiday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 Comptroller Issues Initial Guidance on Remote Seller Sales Tax Decision by U.S. Supreme Court (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today issued initial guidance on the implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision Continue reading Texas – Comptroller Issues Initial Guidance on Remote Seller Sales Tax Decision by US Supreme Court
SALT Report 2018-7 – The limited amnesty is available May 1 through June 29, 2018, and applies to periods before Jan. 1, 2018. The Texas Tax Amnesty Program will, under certain circumstances, provide delinquent taxpayers with relief from penalties and interest Continue reading Texas – Tax Amnesty Program Runs Through June 29, 2018
“The Texas Tax Amnesty Program will, under certain circumstances, provide delinquent taxpayers with relief from penalties and interest on tax due. If a taxpayer has been notified that a period or periods are scheduled for an audit review, or if Continue reading Texas – Tax Amnesty Program Ends June 29, 2018