Comptroller Resources for Taxpayers
Our office will be closed Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 31 in observance of the holidays. We will reopen on Jan. 3. For your convenience, our online services are available.
E-cigarette retailers who intend to sell, store or make delivery sales of e-cigarette products to consumers in Texas must apply for an e-cigarette retailer permit by Jan. 1, 2022, per Senate Bill 248, 87th Legislature. An e-cigarette retailer must also have an active Texas sales tax permit. For more information, see the E-cigarette Retailer Permit or Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Through our Sales Tax Rate Locator, you can now download a comprehensive dataset of Texas addresses and associated state and local sales and use tax responsibilities. You can also download a Local Jurisdiction Tax Rate file.
We are experiencing higher than normal call volume. While we are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Time, shorter wait times normally occur from 8-10 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. Please have your 11-digit taxpayer number ready when you call. For additional information, see our Call Tips and Peak Schedule webpage.
Information about how and where those dollars are spent, featuring easy-to-use tools to track state government spending and most local government entities
The Comptroller's office communicates with taxpayers via the GovDelivery service. These informational messages are sent from the GovDelivery.com domain.
We are closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 throughout the state.
We have information for taxpayers affected by COVID-19, including:
For Texas Department of State Health Services updates on COVID-19, dial 2-1-1, then choose Option 6 (7 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days per week). If you experience difficulty when dialing 2-1-1, email coronavirus@dshs.texas.gov.
To find Texas COVID-19 test collection sites, use the online mapping tool.