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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Contact Information
Need to reach the Texas Comptroller? Here are all the ways to get help with sales tax registration, filing, payments, and compliance questions.
Main Contact Information
| Tax Assistance Hotline | 800-252-5555 |
| Austin Local | 512-463-4600 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central) |
| Website | comptroller.texas.gov |
| Webfile Portal | comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/file-pay |
Mailing Address
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528
Austin, TX 78711-3528
For overnight delivery:
111 E. 17th Street
Austin, TX 78774
Specific Contact Numbers
| Sales Tax Questions | 800-252-5555 |
| Franchise Tax | 800-252-1381 |
| Permit Applications | 800-252-5555 |
| Webfile Technical Support | 800-442-3453 |
| Tax Refund Status | 800-531-5441 |
Regional Field Offices
Houston: 1919 Smith Street, Suite 800, Houston, TX 77002 – 713-426-8200
Dallas: 1801 N. Lamar Street, Suite 565, Dallas, TX 75202 – 214-761-8200
San Antonio: 1500 N.E. Loop 410, Suite A, San Antonio, TX 78209 – 210-531-1400
Fort Worth: 1501 S. University Drive, Suite 310, Fort Worth, TX 76107 – 817-870-2900
El Paso: 401 E. Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, El Paso, TX 79901 – 915-834-5600
Online Services (Webfile)
Through Webfile, you can:
- Apply for a sales tax permit
- File and pay sales tax returns
- File franchise tax reports
- Update your business information
- View account history and payment records
Access at: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/file-pay
Taxpayer Advocate
- Phone: 800-252-5555, Option 4
- Email: tax.help@cpa.texas.gov
Forms and Publications
- AP-201: Texas Application for Sales Tax Permit
- 01-114: Texas Sales and Use Tax Return
- 01-339: Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate
Access all forms at: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/forms
Response Times
| Phone inquiries | Immediate (hold times vary) |
| Email inquiries | 3-5 business days |
| Permit applications | 2-3 weeks |
Related Texas Guides
Rates and Fees – Current Texas sales tax rates.
Business Licensing – Other licenses your business may need.