Texas Sales Tax Calculator
Instantly calculate state and local sales taxes for Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and more.
How Texas Sales Tax Works
Texas imposes a statewide base sales and use tax rate of 6.25%.
In addition to the state tax, local taxing jurisdictions (cities, counties, special purpose districts, and transit authorities) can impose up to 2.00% in local sales tax, bringing the maximum possible total sales tax rate in Texas to 8.25%. Almost all major cities in Texas are at this 8.25% maximum.
Using the TX Tax Calculator
- Select your city: Use the dropdown to apply the correct local tax rate.
- Enter the item price: Type in the sticker price of the item you want to purchase.
- Instant calculation: The calculator will immediately show you the tax amount and the final total price you will pay at the register.
Note: The maximum combined rate across the entire state of Texas is 8.25%.
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Texas Sales Tax Breakdown
In Texas, the combined sales tax you see on your receipt is a mixture of state and local entities collecting revenue:
- 6.25%: State of Texas Sales Tax
- Up to 2.00%: Local City/County/Transit/Special Purpose Tax
For example, in Austin, you pay the 6.25% state tax plus 1.00% for the City of Austin and 1.00% for the Capital Metro Transit Authority, resulting in the maximum 8.25% rate.
Major Texas City Tax Rates
Here is a quick reference table showing the combined sales tax rate for major cities across Texas. As you can see, almost all of them sit at the state maximum of 8.25%:
| City | County | Total Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | Harris | 8.25% |
| San Antonio | Bexar | 8.25% |
| Dallas | Dallas | 8.25% |
| Austin | Travis | 8.25% |
| Fort Worth | Tarrant | 8.25% |
| El Paso | El Paso | 8.25% |
| Arlington | Tarrant | 8.25% |
| Corpus Christi | Nueces | 8.25% |
| Plano | Collin | 8.25% |
| Lubbock | Lubbock | 8.25% |