Texas Sales Tax Calculator (6.25% State Base Rate)
Texas state sales tax is 6.25%. Local taxing jurisdictions can add up to 2.0%, capping the combined sales tax at 8.25% across cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
Total Tax8.20
Final Total108.20
Combined Rate8.20%
Include Local County/City TaxEstimated local rate (+1.95%)
State Exemption Rules (Texas)
Groceries Exempt
Prescriptions Exempt
Clothing Taxable
Texas Tax Rates
TXTexas state sales tax is 6.25%. Local taxing jurisdictions can add up to 2.0%, capping the combined sales tax at 8.25% across cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
State Base Tax Rate6.25% (6.25)
Avg Local Municipal Tax1.95% (1.95)
Total Estimated Tax8.20% (8.20)
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public AccountsOfficial Dept
What is Texas sales tax?
Texas state rate is 6.25%, and most major cities (Austin, Houston, Dallas) charge the maximum legal rate of 8.25%.
Are groceries taxable in Texas?
Most food products and prescription medications purchased for home preparation are exempt from Texas sales tax.
Select any state to view official base tax rates, county averages, and grocery exemption laws.
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