Boat and Boat Motor Sales and Use Tax
Sign up to receive e-mail updates when this page changesA sales tax is imposed on every retail sale of a taxable boat or boat motor sold in Texas. A use tax is imposed on any boat or boat motor purchased outside of Texas and brought into Texas.
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For Boat and Boat Motor Title and Registration information, please contact:
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
Phone: (800) 262-8755 or (512) 389-4828
Web site: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Rate Details and Other Information
Rates
6 1/4% (.0625) of sales price minus any trade-in allowance. 6 1/4% (.0625) use tax less credit for taxes paid to another state. $15 may be due on a boat or boat motor brought into Texas by a new resident.
Due Date
Counties/Parks & Wildlife Dept.- Monthly: 10th day of the month following the end of each calendar month.
Purchasers- Sales, within 20 working days of purchase.
Use, within 20 working days from the date the boat or motor is brought into the state.
Electronic Reporting
Not at this time.