Tax Implications of Hurricane Beryl We hope our Houston area members and their families safely endured Hurricane Beryl and are well on their way to restoring power and recovery. However, disaster recovery does not end with restoration and clean-up; there are local tax implications that we should all be aware of. The major property tax…

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…

TTARA State Tax Interest Group Meeting – August 8 We invite you to join us for the TTARA State Tax Interest Group meeting on Thursday, August 8, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. During this session, we will discuss the following topics: Research & Development/Texans for Innovation Data Processing Local Sales Tax Sourcing Oil & Gas Well Services…

TTARA Announces Launch of a New Member Portal We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new member portal! As part of our commitment to enhancing your experience and maintaining an accurate member database, we have upgraded our technology to better serve you. We hope you’ll find the new portal user-friendly and efficient, and…

The TTARA Research Foundation has released the sixth edition of the award-winning “An Introduction to School Finance in Texas.” The publication is written to educate readers about the state’s school finance system and includes changes and updates passed by the 88th Texas Legislature and signed into law. A copy of the primer can be downloaded here. Hard…