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Texas Comptroller Says You Owe Tax—Now What?

It’s a letter that no one looks forward to—a notice of determination (also sometimes called a “Notification of Audit Results,” “Notification of Exam Results,” or “Notice of Tax/Fee Due”) from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (the “Comptroller”) saying that you or your business owe tax. How do you respond?

There are options.

Who’s the Comptroller?

The Comptroller is the official in Texas who is responsible for collecting most state (and some local) taxes.[1] These taxes include:

  • state and local sales and use tax;[2]
  • franchise tax;[3]
  • motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax;[4]
  • motor fuels tax;[5]
  • oil and gas severance taxes;[6]
  • insurance taxes;[7]
  • public utilities gross receipts tax;[8]
  • mixed beverage gross receipts tax and mixed beverage sales tax;[9]
  • cigarette, cigar, and tobacco taxes;[10]
  • state hotel occupancy tax;[11] and
  • oil well servicing tax.[12]

What’s a Notice of Determination?

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