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Sales Tax
Frequently Asked Questions

CONFERENCES
Are conference fees taxable?
Are meals for conferences taxable?

DEPOSITS
How often should deposits be made?

OUT OF STATE PURCHASERS
How much sales tax should I collect when mailing items outside of Texas?

PUBLICATIONS
Are newspapers taxable?
How are magazine subscriptions affected by sales tax?

RENTALS AND LEASES
Are locker rentals taxable?

RESOURCES

SERVICES
Data Processing
Should our department collect sales tax on computer usage fees?
Duplicating Services
Should I collect sales tax when selling copies?
Repair Services
Should I collect sales tax on scientific equipment repair charges?
Surplus Property
Our department has permission to sell computers to the Department of Pardons and Paroles. Do I need to collect sales tax?
Transportation & Delivery Charges
Should sales tax be charged on shipping and delivery charges?

TAXABLE SALES
What is taxable?
What is the minimum amount that is subject to tax?
How do I calculate sales tax?
What tax rate should be used?
How does shipment of items affect sales tax?

TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHARGES
Are telecommunication charges taxable?

TEXAS PURCHASERS
How much sales tax should I charge for items mailed to someone in Texas?

TRANSACTIONS
How will sales tax transactions appear on my account?

 

 


  Updated 2006 March 9
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