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Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate and Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate

The Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate and Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate have been enhanced to allow taxpayers to download, complete, and save a copy of their completed form.

New Franchise Tax Calculator Under House Bill 3

Governor Rick Perry signed into law House Bill 3, which was passed during the 79th 3rd Called Session in 2006. The bill revises the existing franchise tax to create a new tax on virtually all Texas Businesses.

HB3 changes the franchise tax base, lowers the rate and extends coverage to active businesses receiving state law liability protection. Read Publication 98-806 for a summary of these changes.

House Bill 5: Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Products Tax Increases

The Texas Legislature passed HB5, which increases the cigarette tax and the tobacco products tax rates. For more information, read a summary of these changes. (See also HB2.)

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Sales Tax and Your New Business

Now you can get all the sales tax information and applications you need for startup in one convenient online location. It beats waiting for that big packet in the mail. You'll find it located on our Sales Tax page along with lots of other valuable sales tax information.

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