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Insurance Premium Tax (Surplus Lines/Purchasing Groups)
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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 policies of insurance that are written by eligible surplus lines insurers through Texas licensed surplus lines agents.
Rate Details and Other Information
Rates
4.85% (.0485) of taxable premiums
Due Date
Yearly: March 1 for the previous calendar year.
Prepayments are due by the 15th of the month in which the agent accrues $70,000 or more.
Electronic Reporting
Yes - See WebFile