Austin Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Austin, TX using the Texas state rate plus local add-ons (up to 8.25% total).

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Austin, Texas.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.250%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$8.25

Total Price$108.25

Rate Breakdown

State6.250%

County0.000%

City0.000%

Special District2.000%

Base combined8.250%

Total8.250%

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How This Calculator Works

Sales tax is calculated as Price × (Total Rate / 100). In Texas, the total rate is the 6.25 percent state rate plus local add-ons (up to 2.00 percent) for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

Total Rate: State + Local add-ons
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Austin, Texas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Austin, TX. This page uses the Texas state rate plus local add-ons up to the common 8.25% maximum combined rate. For exact address-based rates, verify with Texas Comptroller tools.

Austin Sales Tax Rate (2026)

Austin is commonly at the Texas maximum combined sales tax rate of 8.25% (6.25% state + local add-ons up to 2.00%).

Texas state sales tax: 6.25 percent
Local add-ons (combined): up to 2.00 percent
Maximum combined rate: 8.25%

Sources: Texas Comptroller — Local Sales and Use Tax FAQ, Texas Comptroller — City Sales and Use Tax, City of Austin — Tax Rates (Sales).

Quick Example (Austin Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase in Austin at 8.25% results in $8.25 in sales tax and a total of $108.25.

How to Get the Exact Rate for an Address

In Texas, local sales taxes can vary by jurisdiction. If you need the exact combined rate for a specific address (instead of a city-wide estimate), use Texas Comptroller resources to confirm the applicable local add-ons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Austin, Texas in 2026?

Austin is commonly at 8.25% total sales tax (6.25 percent Texas state + local add-ons up to 2.00 percent). Exact local add-ons can vary by location, so confirm by address for precision.

Q:What is the Texas state sales tax rate?

Texas has a 6.25 percent state sales and use tax rate. Local jurisdictions may impose up to 2 percent additional tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%.

Q:Does Austin have a city sales tax?

Yes. The City of Austin publishes its sales tax rate as 1% of gross taxable sales, and additional local jurisdictions (e.g., transit authorities) can apply on top of the Texas state rate.