Sales Tax in Texas
The combined sales tax rate in Texas is 8.20% (6.25% state + 1.95% average local). Full purchase-amount table and city rates below.
Texas sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 8.20% rate (6.25% state + 1.95% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $4.10 | $54.10 |
| $100.00 | $8.20 | $108.20 |
| $500.00 | $41.00 | $541.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $82.00 | $1,082.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $205.00 | $2,705.00 |
Rates by city in Texas
City rates include the 6.25% state rate plus that city's local add-on, and can run higher than the state average shown above.
| City | Combined rate |
|---|---|
| Houston | 8.25% |
| Dallas | 8.25% |
| Austin | 8.25% |
| San Antonio | 8.25% |
| Fort Worth | 8.25% |
Other states
- Utah sales tax combined rate 7.42%.
- Vermont sales tax combined rate 6.43%.
- Virginia sales tax combined rate 5.77%.
- Washington sales tax combined rate 9.57%.
- West Virginia sales tax combined rate 6.60%.
- Wisconsin sales tax combined rate 5.72%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
The combined rate is 8.20%: 6.25% statewide plus an average local rate of 1.95%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
How much sales tax is added to a $100 purchase in Texas?
About $8.20 at the 8.20% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $108.20. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Does sales tax vary by city within Texas?
Yes. Local rates stack on top of the 6.25% state rate and differ by city, Houston is 8.25%, Dallas is 8.25%, Austin is 8.25%. Use the city dropdown in the calculator above for an exact local rate instead of the state average.
Is Texas sales tax charged on top of the price or included in it?
Sales tax in the US is added on top of the listed price at checkout, unlike VAT-style taxes that are baked into a sticker price. The calculator above supports both directions: adding tax to a price, or working backward from a total that already includes tax.
Rates are approximate combined state + average local sales tax. City rates shown where available. Verify with your state revenue department before filing. Source: Tax Foundation 2026 midyear update (population-weighted average local rates). Last updated 2026-07-01.
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