In this issue Authority of an Appraisal District Board of Directors Comptroller’s Office Proposed Rules Economic Development Highlights Authority of an Appraisal District Board of Directors On July 22, the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) board of directors (BOD) held its first meeting to include directors in the three elected positions created by a November 2023…

In this issue New Audit Guidance Issued by Comptroller’s Tax Policy Division PTAD Provides Updated Truth-In-Taxation Forms Reminder: Upcoming Meetings and Events New Audit Guidance Issued by Comptroller’s Tax Policy Division Last week, the Comptroller’s Tax Policy Division issued an audit guidance memo related to chemical plant and petrochemical refinery utility studies and plant turnarounds….

Rule 3.334- Local Sales and Use Taxes The Comptroller’s office published a repeal and replacement of §3.334 in the June 28, 2024 Texas Register. The Comptroller is repealing the rule adopted on October 27, 2023, because it did not contain a statement of fiscal implications for small businesses or rural communities. The rule proposed on April 19, 2024, was…

In this issue Data Processing Working Group JW Power Case Update Local Sales Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2024 Data Processing Working Group TTARA recently formed a Data Processing Working Group. Data processing is one category of services subject to sales and use tax in Texas. The goals of the working group are to…

In this issue TTARA Invited to Submit Comments on Data Processing Draft Amendment to Rule 3.330 Comptroller Correction of Error in Proposed Rule 3.334 – Local Sales & Use Tax Broadband Development Program Proposed Definition Amendment Notice of Coastal Protection Fee Reinstatement New “Star” Guidance Issued ARB Forms Updated to Reflect Legislative and Administrative Rule…