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Tax & accounting services in Texas

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Texas with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Texas rules.

Texas tax overview

What to know about taxes in Texas

Texas does not tax wages, so most residents file only a federal return. That makes federal planning, business-level state taxes and sales tax the main places to save. Texas has no personal income tax, but most businesses fall under the Texas franchise (margin) tax and must file annual franchise tax reports with the Comptroller.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Texas returns every season.

Texas at a glance

State tax agency
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Income tax on wages
No tax on wages
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
11

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Texas

Every BATS service is available in Texas

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Texas tax FAQs

9 answers about taxes in Texas.

Do I need to file a state income tax return in Texas?

Texas does not tax wages, so most individuals file only a federal return. Businesses may still have Texas filing obligations, and you may owe returns in other states where you earn income.

Does Texas have a sales tax?

Yes. Texas charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Texas businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

What payroll registrations does a Texas employer need?

Employers generally register with Texas for unemployment insurance, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Texas estimated tax payments?

Because Texas doesn't tax wages, individuals usually make only federal estimated payments. Some Texas business taxes have their own payment schedules, and we keep track of those too.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Texas?

Texas applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Texas before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Texas. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts when you authorize us to.

Can a Texas business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Texas businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Texas cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Plano, Corpus Christi, Frisco, Irving, and we work with clients anywhere in Texas.

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