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…

Legislators convened today in a special session called by Governor Abbott to address a number of issues TTARA outlined in yesterday’s email. Lawmakers were initially expected to address a sequential list of hot-button political issues, but the state’s improving fiscal situation has enabled the Governor to include property tax relief on the agenda, along with…

Governor Greg Abbott has issued the proclamation outlining issues to be addressed during the first called special session of the 87th Legislature which begins tomorrow morning at 10:00 am. Issues in the proclamation are: Legislation reforming the bail system in Texas to protect the public from accused criminals who may be released on bail. Legislation…

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…