202308.03
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday August 11-13, 2023

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax, Sales Tax Holiday, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

TX: Sales Tax Holiday The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business…

202304.26
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Measure to eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene products/diapers approved by the Texas House.

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, Tax Exempt, Texas

TX: The proposal (HB 300)  would eliminate sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes, and bottles; feminine hygiene products, including tampons, tampons, and menstrual cups; maternity clothes; and breast milk products. Texas families will be exempt from sales tax on menstrual products and certain baby supplies under a bill passed by the Texas House of Representatives…

202304.20
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Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday April 22 – 24, 2023

TX: This weekend, Texas will waive sales tax on emergency preparedness supplies. For example, the three-day sales tax exempts some essential items needed during a power outage or other emergency. Texans can buy year-round batteries at their favorite hardware store, replace last year’s blue waterproof tarp, or buy new reusable ice packs for Yeti or…

202208.22
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TX: Repealing the “Tampon Tax”

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Headline, Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

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 Proponents have called for the tax to be repealed, arguing that menstrual…

202207.31
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Texas: Sales Tax Holiday Tax Free Weekend

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax Holiday, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

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…

202201.28
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Texas—Sales and Use Tax: December 2021 Tax Policy News

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Sales Tax, State Sales Tax Laws, Texas

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%;…

202110.13
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Is Welding As A Service Taxable? What You Need To Know Copy

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Compliance, States, Texas

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…

202108.25
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Texas—Sales and Use Tax: Guidance on Motor Vehicle Rental Tax Issued

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Motor Vehicles, Sales Tax, Texas

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…

202105.19
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Texas Exempts Forgiven PPP Loans and Other COVID-19 Related Grants From Franchise Tax

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Covid-19, Sales Tax, Texas

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,…

202104.14
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Natural Gas and Electricity – Residential Use

by Chanel Christoff Davis in Refund Recovery, Sales Tax, States, Texas

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…