The Texas sales tax rate is 6.25% at the state level, and this calculator has it preset. Type any purchase amount to see the state tax and the total. Remember that Texas cities, counties and special districts can add local taxes on top, so your receipt total may be higher than the state-rate figure shown here.
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State base rates used here
| State | Base rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6.25% | Local add-ons vary by city/county |
| Florida | 6% | County discretionary surtax may apply |
| California | 7.25% | District taxes can raise the combined rate |
| New York | 4% | County/city add-ons vary; NYC higher |
What is the Texas sales tax rate?
The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25% on most sales of tangible personal property and certain taxable services. Enter a purchase amount above and the calculator applies 6.25% automatically to show the tax and the total.
Texas has used the 6.25% state rate for decades, and it is one of the higher state base rates in the country. Because Texas has no personal income tax, sales tax is a major source of state revenue. The rate applies uniformly statewide: unlike local add-ons, the 6.25% does not change from city to city. When budgeting a big purchase in Texas, multiplying the price by 1.0625 gives you the state-tax-included cost before any local additions.
Do Texas cities and counties add local sales tax?
Yes. Texas cities, counties, transit authorities and special-purpose districts can each levy local sales taxes, up to a combined 2% on top of the state rate. That means the total rate on your receipt can be as high as 8.25% in some areas.
Which local taxes apply depends on exactly where you buy: a store in one suburb can have a different combined rate than a store a mile away in another jurisdiction. This calculator intentionally uses only the 6.25% state base rate, as labeled, because local add-ons vary by address. If you know your full combined rate, type it into the custom rate field for an exact total.
What is exempt from sales tax in Texas?
Common Texas exemptions include most unprepared grocery food, prescription drugs and medicines, and certain medical devices and equipment. Many services are also untaxed unless the state specifically lists them as taxable. Clothing is generally taxable, and prepared restaurant food is taxed, so the exemption list is narrower than many shoppers expect.Clothing is generally taxable in Texas, and prepared food (restaurant meals) is taxed. Exemption rules have fine print: for example, some food items like candy and soft drinks are treated differently from staple groceries. When in doubt, the Texas Comptroller publishes the official exemption lists.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Texas sales tax rate the same everywhere in the state?
The 6.25% state portion is the same everywhere. But cities, counties and special districts add local taxes, so the combined rate on your receipt varies by location, up to 8.25%.
Does Texas tax groceries?
Most unprepared grocery food is exempt from Texas sales tax. Prepared food, candy, soft drinks and restaurant meals are generally taxable.
Why does my receipt show more than 6.25%?
Because local taxing jurisdictions add their own sales taxes on top of the state rate. Enter your full combined rate in the custom field for an exact figure.