Texas Sales Tax Calculator
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Texas Sales Tax Calculator
Purchase Amount ($)
Local Sales Tax Rate (%)
Calculate Tax
Your Calculated Texas Sales Tax
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$0.00
Understanding Texas Sales Tax
Sales tax in Texas is a combination of the state sales tax rate and any applicable local (city and county) sales taxes. The standard state sales tax rate in Texas is 6.25%. Many cities and counties in Texas also impose their own local sales taxes, which are added to the state rate. The maximum combined sales tax rate allowed in Texas is 8.25%.
How the Calculation Works
Our Texas Sales Tax Calculator uses the following formula:
Total Taxable Rate = State Rate + Local Rate Sales Tax Amount = Purchase Amount * (Total Taxable Rate / 100) Total Amount = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax Amount
In Texas, the base state sales tax is 6.25%. The calculator allows you to input the local sales tax rate, which is then added to the state rate to determine the total tax rate applicable to your purchase. For example, if the state rate is 6.25% and your local rate is 2.00%, the total tax rate is 8.25%.
Example Calculation:
Let's say you are purchasing an item for $250.00 in a city with a local sales tax of 1.75% . The state rate is 6.25%.
Total Taxable Rate: 6.25% (State) + 1.75% (Local) = 8.00%Sales Tax Amount: $250.00 * (8.00 / 100) = $250.00 * 0.08 = $20.00 Total Amount: $250.00 + $20.00 = $270.00
This calculator helps you quickly estimate the sales tax you'll pay on your purchases in Texas, considering both state and local rates.
Important Notes:
This calculator assumes the purchase is subject to Texas sales tax. Certain items and services may be exempt.
The maximum combined rate in Texas is 8.25%. If the sum of the state and local rates exceeds this, the rate is capped at 8.25%.
Always check with your local tax authority for the most accurate and up-to-date tax rates for your specific location.
var texasStateRate = 6.25; // Standard Texas State Sales Tax Rate
var maxCombinedRate = 8.25; // Maximum allowed combined sales tax rate in Texas
function calculateSalesTax() {
var purchaseAmountInput = document.getElementById("purchaseAmount");
var localTaxRateInput = document.getElementById("localTaxRate");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("calculationResult");
var totalTaxAmountDisplay = document.getElementById("totalTaxAmount");
var totalWithTaxDisplay = document.getElementById("totalWithTax");
var purchaseAmount = parseFloat(purchaseAmountInput.value);
var localTaxRate = parseFloat(localTaxRateInput.value);
if (isNaN(purchaseAmount) || purchaseAmount < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid purchase amount.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(localTaxRate) || localTaxRate maxCombinedRate) {
combinedRate = maxCombinedRate;
}
var salesTaxAmount = purchaseAmount * (combinedRate / 100);
var totalAmount = purchaseAmount + salesTaxAmount;
// Format currency to two decimal places
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totalTaxAmountDisplay.textContent = formatter.format(salesTaxAmount);
totalWithTaxDisplay.textContent = "Total with Tax: " + formatter.format(totalAmount);
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