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Insurance Premium Tax (Licensed Insurers)
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The Comptroller's office is pleased to launch a new version of WebFile for insurance premium taxpayers. This fast, easy and secure Web-based system allows you to electronically file your insurance premium tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
About This Tax
A tax is imposed on all insurers and health maintenance organizations that are licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Rate Details and Other Information
Rates
Life, Accident and Health insurers: 1.75% (.0175)
Property and Casualty insurers: 1.6% (.016)
Reciprocal or Interinsurance Exchanges: 1.7% (.017)
Title insurers: 1.35% (.0135)
Due Date
Yearly: March 1 following the end of the calendar year.
Semi-Annual prepayments: March 1 and August 1 of each year.
Electronic Reporting
Yes - See WebFile