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Taxes

Aerial view of downtown Terrell

As a right-to-work state, Texas does not have a state income tax. Texas also provides a business-friendly climate with no corporate income tax, creating one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the country.

Sales Taxes 

  • Municipal: 1.5%

  • State: 6.25%

  • Economic Development: 0.375%

  • Parks and Downtown: 0.125%

  • Total: 8.25%

Property Taxes 

  • City of Terrell: $0.7642

  • Kaufman County: $0.439122

  • Terrell ISD: $1.49805

  • Road & Bridge: $0.09799

  • Trinity Valley Community College: $0.13854

  • Total Effective Rate per $100: $2.937902

Hotel Occupancy Taxes

  • State of Texas: 6%

  • City of Terrell: 7%

  • Total Rate: 13%