Texas Sales tax registration threshold calculator
Test Texas economic nexus against USD 500,000 of rolling 12-month revenue, and use a combined local rate up to 8.25% when estimating exposure.
Threshold
500,000 USD
Rolling 12-month total revenue
Standard rate
6.25% state rate
Planning default
Registration window
30 days
After the trigger
Zero-latency estimate
Your Sales tax position
Runs entirely in your browser. Adjust revenue, order size and payout model — no income data leaves this page.
≈ 144 orders / year
Payment & tax architecture
You collect tax, remit it and keep the platform fee lower — but you own every registration and filing.
6.25% state rate · planning default, not a quote.
Threshold radar
60.0%
of the registration threshold
Headroom
$200,000
Registration window
30 days
Runway at run-rate
8.0 months
You still have headroom. Re-check the threshold monthly and keep customer-location evidence for every sale.
Annual tax
$18,750
6.3% planning rate on $300,000
FX friction
$7,200
2.2% FX drag + $600 compliance
Net take-home
$272,550
Self-Managed · 90.8% margin
Payout architecture comparison
Difference
+$5,850
Merchant of Record keeps more at this revenue level
Merchant of Record fee assumption: 5% of gross. Tax collection and remittance are handled by the provider; the tax liability card shows what you would owe under the self-managed model. FX friction uses a fixed 2.2% planning assumption.
Runway assumes a flat monthly run-rate. Seasonal spikes, refunds and marketplace-facilitator sales can move the real registration date.
Official Compliance Note
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Cross-market view
How $300,000 per year compares
Same annual revenue, converted at the site FX baseline
Planning estimates, not tax advice. Threshold $500,000. FX baseline: 2026-11-01.
How we calculate →The rule, unpacked
What the Sales tax threshold actually measures
A remote seller has economic nexus when total Texas revenue exceeds USD 500,000 in the preceding twelve calendar months.
Measurement basis
Rolling 12-month total revenue
The threshold is based on total revenue from sales of tangible personal property and services in Texas.
Registration timing
30-day window
Confirm the effective date and any local agent requirements with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Who must register
Remote sellers whose total Texas revenue exceeds USD 500,000 in the preceding twelve calendar months.
Exceptions & edge cases
Marketplace providers may collect and remit on facilitated sales. Texas has broad exemptions and a separate franchise tax.
Conditions to check
- The threshold is based on total revenue from sales of tangible personal property and services in Texas.
- Marketplace sales may be included depending on the seller's role.
Rate context
The calculator uses a planning rate, not every rate
Local sales taxes can add up to 2%, for a combined rate of up to 8.25%.
The estimate is useful for sizing exposure, not for preparing a return. Product-specific rates, exemptions, reverse-charge rules and place-of-supply tests can change the amount you actually owe.
Source-backed answers
Texas Sales tax: common questions
Answers are tied to the linked official source and the conditions shown above.
01 What counts toward the Sales tax threshold in Texas?
Count total revenue from Texas sales of tangible personal property and services, subject to the Comptroller's sourcing and marketplace rules.
02 When does Sales tax registration take effect?
Register once the rolling threshold is exceeded; confirm the permit start date and filing frequency with the Comptroller.
03 Does selling digital services change the Sales tax threshold?
Texas taxes some digital products and services but not others. The treatment depends on the specific product and delivery method.
04 Is this Texas tax calculator official tax advice?
No. It is a planning estimate based on the published threshold and rate linked on this page. Your products, customer location, marketplace sales and business structure can change the outcome. Confirm the current rule with the official source or a local adviser before registering, pricing or filing.
General information only — confirm the current rule with the official source.
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Official sources
- Primary
Remote sellers and economic nexus
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · checked Nov 10, 2026
- Secondary
Sales and use tax
Texas Comptroller · checked Nov 10, 2026
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