Taxes and Taxing Authorities

Links to federal, state, and local business tax responsibilities, the Texas Workforce Commission's Employer Tax Information Page where you can file your business' employment taxes online, franchise tax information and forms, fuels tax, a guide to Texas taxes, local property taxes, sales tax, and WebFile Tax Returns.

Resources

  • Business Tax Responsibilities

    The second step for starting a business is to determine the federal, state, and local tax obligations. This link briefly discusses each of these areas.

  • Franchise Tax Information and Forms

    File a franchise tax extension, research strategic investment areas, and access franchise tax forms online.

  • Fuels Tax

    Users will find Texas Fuels Tax Rules, Fuels Tax Forms, and Tax Publications. Users may search for fuel tax permits and registration numbers.

  • Guide to Texas Taxes

    This site is the main resource for finding information on any Texas tax issue.

  • Local Property Taxes

    This site gives information on property tax issues in Texas. It links to property tax code, property tax forms, and tax reports.

  • Sales Tax

    This site contains information on Local Sales and Use Tax. It lists the local sales and use tax rates for Texas cities, transit authorities, counties, special purpose districts (SPDs), and combined areas, provides information for filing electronically or by phone, and provides Sales Tax Forms.

  • Unemployment Tax Services

    This is the link to Texas Workforce Commission's Unemployment Tax Services to file quarterly wage reports and pay unemployment insurance taxes online. Whether you are a sole proprietor or a large corporation, Unemployment Tax Services was designed to provide you with ready access to your account. Employers with 500 or fewer employees can submit their quarterly reports via this system.

  • WebFile Tax Returns

    File your Texas Tax Return via the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.