What is the sales tax rate in Abilene, Texas?

The combined sales tax rate in Abilene, Texas is 8.300% as of 2026. This includes the Texas state rate of 6.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Abilene sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.300% (or 0.00830) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.30 in sales tax.

What is the Texas state sales tax rate?

The base Texas state sales tax rate is 6.300%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Abilene have a county sales tax?

Abilene does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the Abilene sales tax rate last updated?

The Abilene sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Abilene, TX Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Abilene, Texas is 8.300%.

Combined Rate 8.300%

State6.300% City2.000%

Abilene Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Texas State Sales Tax	6.300%
City / Municipal Tax	2.000%
Total Combined Rate	8.300%

Which County Is Abilene In?

Abilene falls within Taylor, Texas. Taylor imposes a 0.100% county-level sales tax in addition to the Texas state base rate.

Abilene ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Abilene for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.300% combined rate.

79601 79602 79603 79605 79606 79699

Business Nexus in Texas

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Texas from out of state? Once you exceed $500,000 in annual sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect Texas sales tax.

FAQ: Abilene Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Abilene, Texas is 8.300% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $41.50 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Texas. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Abilene are subject to the 8.300% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Texas Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Texas Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th; quarterly/annual returns vary. File via Texas Comptroller eSystems.

Visit Official Portal (800) 252-5555