all state tax information courtesy of Bankrate.
Texas is one of only seven states that does not tax individual wage income. The state's constitution restricts passage of a personal income tax. The Lone Star State, however, does collect a gross receipts tax from some businesses.
Personal Income Tax
Texas residents do not pay personal state income tax. A list of other taxes and rates in the state of Texas can be found at the Texas Comptroller's website.
Personal and Real Property Taxes
Texas does not have a state property tax. Local taxing units such as counties, cities
Personal property -- including automobiles, airplanes, boats and travel trailers -- that does not produce income is mostly exempt from taxation.
Total tax rates vary from location to location and may change from year to year.
A residential homestead exemption is available for all who owned property on Jan. 1. A greater exemption is available for taxpayers 65 and older or disabled.
Homeowners need to file Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption, with their appropriate taxing jurisdictions between Jan. 1 and no later than April 30.
Thank you to Bankrate for providing this information about personal and property taxes in the state of Texas.
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