Texas: Proponents have previously called for eliminating sales tax on products such as tampons, sanitary napkins, and panty liners. Menstrual products are now tax-free in 24 states. In addition, medical necessities such as medication and bandages are exempt from sales tax in Texas. Proponents have called for the tax to be repealed, arguing that menstrual…
TX: The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on most clothing, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks (sold for less than $100) tax-free during the annual tax holiday weekend. Eligible items may be purchased tax-free in a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In…
TX – The Comptroller of Public Accounts issued a newsletter providing general information about Texas taxes for sales and use tax purposes. The publication discusses various tax issues, including the following: The estimated average rate of local sales and use taxes imposed in Texas during the preceding state fiscal year ending August 2021 is 1.75%;…
TX—Sales & Use Tax: Social Media Management Services Texas has provided sales and use tax guidance on social media management services. The different types of services that are involved in social media management are discussed. Written Content Writing original content such as a blog and posting comments on social media is not taxable. Proofreading and…
TEXAS – Welding may be taxable when it constitutes the performance of a taxable service. It is determined by the specific type of work performed and whether it’s an improvement to realty or tangible personal property. If after installation the item’s removal from the property would not cause substantial damage to the property or destroy…
For sales and use tax purposes, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued a motor vehicle rental tax guide for taxpayers who rent motor vehicles in Texas. The guide discusses the taxpayers’ permitting, tax collection, reporting, and records retention responsibilities for tax on gross receipts for vehicles they rent to customers. The guide, among other…
Texas Exempts Forgiven PPP Loans and Other COVID-19 Related Grants From Franchise Tax Businesses will not have to pay Texas franchise tax on forgiven PPP loan amounts and other COVID-19 related grant proceeds. They may exclude qualifying loan and grant proceeds from total revenue on franchise tax reports originally due on or after January 1,…
TEXAS: There are three categories of electricity-generating energy: fossil fuels, renewable energy sources and nuclear energy. Fossil fuels, also known as hydrocarbons, include coal, petroleum and natural gas. In 2019, the use of natural gas made up approximately 38 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S., according to an article in the U.S. Energy…
Data processing is a service performed with a computer using the customer’s data. Entering, storing, manipulating, or retrieving a customer’s data is taxable. But merely using the computer as a tool to help perform a professional service is not taxable. Taxable Services We’ve prepared a partial list of taxable data processing services. This will give…
Texas discusses the sales and use tax treatment of Electronic Cigarettes and Cigarettes. It clarifies that cigarette tax is only due on cigarettes made of tobacco or tobacco mixed with another ingredient and E-cigarettes do not fall within this definition because they do not contain tobacco. However, E-cigarettes are subject to sales and use tax….
