Timpson, Texas sales tax rate: 8.25%
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The sales tax rate in Timpson, Texas is 8.25%. That’s the 6.25% state rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s the highest combined rate Texas allows, and 361 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Timpson combined rate
8.25%
- Texas state
- 6.25%
- TimpsonCity
- 1.5%
- Timpson Public Library DistrictSpecial district
- 0.5%
Timpson sales tax calculator
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- TexasState · 6.25%$6.25
- Timpson City (Shelby County)City · 1.5%$1.50
- Timpson Public Library DistrictSpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
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State, city and special district taxes add up to 8.25%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Timpson addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Texas | State | 6.25% |
| Timpson City (Shelby County) | City | 1.5% |
| Timpson Public Library District | Special district | 0.5% |
| Combined rate | 8.25% |
Rate history
- July 20238.25%
- July 20248.25%
- July 20258.25%
- July 20268.25%
- Today8.25%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Timpson
Closest cities
- Garrison8 mi8.25%
- Tenaha9 mi8.25%
- Carthage17 mi8.25%
- Appleby18 mi8.25%
- Joaquin21 mi8.25%
- Nacogdoches25 mi8.25%
- Cushing27 mi8.25%
- San Augustine31 mi8.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Timpson, Texas?
The combined sales tax rate in Timpson is 8.25% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% Texas state tax, 1.5% Timpson City (Shelby County), 0.5% Timpson Public Library District.
Why does Timpson pay Timpson Public Library District tax?
A special district such as Timpson Public Library District levies its own sales tax on top of the state and city rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for the centre of Timpson; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Timpson?
Partly. Texas taxes 80% of the price of software as a service, so the effective rate in Timpson is 6.6%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Timpson?
Yes, if they have nexus in Texas: more than $500,000 in Texas sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Zamp Sales Tax API, for the centre of Timpson. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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