Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Texas Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Texas sales tax is 6.25% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 8.2%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Texas sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Texas sales tax works
Texas charges 6.25% statewide and local taxes are capped at 2%, so the combined rate never exceeds 8.25%.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 8.2 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.28 tax, for $43.28 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0820.
Texas sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.25% (state) | Tax at 8.2% | Total at 8.2% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.63 | $0.82 | $10.82 |
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $2.05 | $27.05 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $4.10 | $54.10 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $8.20 | $108.20 |
| $250.00 | $15.63 | $20.50 | $270.50 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $41.00 | $541.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $82.00 | $1,082.00 |
Texas vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% | $8.20 |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 7.68% | $7.68 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% | $10.13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Texas?
The Texas state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local taxes add an average of 1.95%, for an average combined rate of 8.2%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Texas?
At the state rate, $6.25 (total $106.25). At the average combined rate, $8.20 (total $108.20).
How do I calculate Texas sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 8.2% = $4.10. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0820 = $92.42 before tax.
Is Texas sales tax high?
Texas ranks #14 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.