Sales Tax – Texas Comptroller Relief

by | Mar 25, 2020

 

Client Communication – March 25, 2020

Today the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts offered assistance with businesses struggling to pay the full amount of sales taxes collected in February.  They are offering short-term payment agreements, and in most instances, waivers of penalties and interest.  Please contact their Enforcement Hotline at 800-252-8800 if you are a business requesting relief.

A link of the questions and answers can be found at:

https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/emergency/

The Comptroller’s website will be updated periodically.  We recommend visiting their site regularly.

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