Texas state and local tax resources on the website of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts have the purpose of helping business owners in Texas understand, manage and file Texas taxes. These online resources can help business owners navigate the maze of Texas business taxes without too much difficulty.

Business owners in Texas can view tax publications online, download tax forms, file taxes online and even register a new business in Texas. All Texas business owners should be sure to:

1. Obtain Texas tax information online.

2. Gather Texas state tax forms for your business.

3. File Texas state taxes and local taxes.

4. Use online Texas business tax tools to aid you with tax related responsibilities.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Use online Texas state and local tax resources to learn about Texas taxes

The website of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides many online sources of tax information for the business owner. Business owners in Texas can obtain tax information from tax publications of from frequently asked questions and answers online. You can find due dates for state and local Texas taxes on the Tax Due Date Calendars online. You can also obtain information about Texas tax rates using the Internet.

I recommend: View tax publications by subject online. Obtain answers to frequently asked questions about state and local Texas taxes. Locate information about tax due dates from the online Tax Due Date Calendars. Find out tax rates of Texas state and local taxes online.

Obtain Texas local tax and Texas state tax forms

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website provides easy access for the necessary business tax forms for Texas business owners. You can easily and securely download and view a variety of business tax forms including sales tax forms and franchise tax report forms online.

I recommend: Locate various business tax forms by category. View Texas sales tax forms and use tax forms online. Obtain Texas franchise tax report forms.

File Texas state and local taxes for your business online

Texas business owners have several options available to them for filing many of their Texas state taxes and local taxes using the Internet. The WebFile online application allows business owners to securely file sales and use taxes online. The Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) enables business owners to file sales and use tax, taxes associated with the International Fuels Tax Agreement (IFTA) and other business taxes.

I recommend: Use WebFile to file sales tax for your business online. Use the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to file many business taxes online.

Take advantage of Texas business tax tools on the Internet

The website of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has many online tools available for business owners. New businesses in Texas can register their new business and obtain a Sales Tax Permit online. All Texas businesses can manage their sales tax accounts online. Franchise businesses in Texas can also request a good standing certification of Franchise Tax Account Status online.

I recommend: Obtain a Sales Tax Permit for your business by completing the Texas Online Tax Registration Application. Change the mailing address and phone number on your existing Sales Tax Permit. Obtain a Certification of Franchise Tax Account Status for your business.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Attend a free taxpayer seminar given by the Texas Comptroller's office to obtain information about Texas local tax and state tax. You can find a schedule of these Taxpayer Seminars online on the website for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.