San Antonio Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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

San Antonio, Texas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in San Antonio, TX using the Texas state rate plus local add-ons. For exact address-based rates, verify with Texas Comptroller resources.

San Antonio Sales Tax Rate (2026)

San Antonio is commonly at the Texas maximum combined sales tax rate of 8.25% (6.25% state + local add-ons up to 2.00%). Local components can vary, so confirm by address when you need precision.

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 and Texas Comptroller — City Sales and Use Tax.

Quick Example (San Antonio Sales Tax)

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

Common Pitfalls (Why Your Exact Rate May Differ)

In Texas, the combined rate depends on which local jurisdictions apply to the delivery or point-of-sale location. City limits, special districts, and transit authorities can change the local portion even within the same metro area.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

San Antonio 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 maximum sales tax rate in Texas?

Texas has a 6.25 percent state rate and allows local taxing jurisdictions to add up to 2 percent for a maximum combined sales and use tax rate of 8.25%.

Q:Does Texas charge county sales tax?

Texas local sales tax can come from multiple local jurisdictions (cities, counties, transit authorities, and special-purpose districts). The mix depends on the location.