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Sales Tax Exemptions & Refunds

Sales Tax Exemptions

Information on using sales tax exemptions for items and services used in production

Hotel Occupancy Tax Exemptions

Requirements for having hotel occupancy taxes waived

Tax Refunds on Fuels Used Off Road

Rules for obtaining fuel tax refunds

Reselling of Props, Costumes & Other Items

Requirements for reselling items used in production including props, costumes and office furniture.


If you have any tax-related questions, please contact the Texas Comptroller.

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