Due to the increase of COVID-19 delta variant cases in the State, the decision has been made to move the TTARA Chapter 313 Replacement Kick-off Meeting on August 12th at 10:00 a.m. to a virtual only option. Please register for the virtual option using the link below to receive your personal zoom link to the…

Lawsuit Challenges Comptroller Rule The City of Round Rock filed an action in Travis County District Court on Monday challenging the validity of the Comptroller amendment of Rule §3.334 concerning local sales tax sourcing scheduled to become effective October 1 (5/21/20 TTARA Tax Front Update). The rule when implemented would switch the sourcing of online…

In this issue Comptroller Public Hearing on R&D Rules Best Buy amicus Joinder The Comptroller’s office held a public hearing this morning on their proposed research and development rules: 3.340 – Qualified Research (sales tax), and 3.599 – Margin: Research and Development Activities The hearing was in response to a request by the Associated General…

In this issue TTARA Session Reports Now Available Special Session Set for July 8 TTARA State Tax Meeting Set for October 6 Other Upcoming Meetings & Events   TTARA Session Reports Now Available At the end of each regular session, TTARA publishes three publications that summarize 1) tax and fiscal legislation, 2) school finance, and…

In this issue Public Hearing on Comptroller’s R&D Rules Proposal Reminder: TTARA 87th Regular Session Wrap-Up Meeting – June 10 Public Hearing on Comptroller’s R&D Rules Proposal In prior emails, webcasts, and meetings, TTARA has discussed two rules the Comptroller’s office proposes to adopt concerning the franchise tax credit (34 TAC §3.599) and the sales…