Electronic Filing
Use WebFile to electronically file a tax report and submit payment (by credit card, electronic check or via TEXNET).
See filing requirements below.
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Fireworks Tax
Sign up to receive email updates when this page changes.Fireworks tax applies to retail sales of fireworks (1.4G) that can legally be sold in Texas only during three periods each year, from May 1 through May 5 (only when sold at a location that is not more than 100 miles from the Texas-Mexico border in a county that has been approved for the sale of fireworks during the period), from June 24 through July 4 and from December 20 through January 1.
The tax was created to fund a program to assist rural fire departments.
Rates
2% (in addition to sales tax)
Due Date
Twice A Year: February 20 and August 20
Effective Oct. 1, 2011 – $50 Late Filing Penalty
For reports due on or after Oct. 1, 2011, a $50 late filing penalty will be assessed on every report filed after the due date. The $50 penalty is due in addition to any other penalties assessed for the reporting period. For details about these changes, please visit Publication 98-918 – Late Filing Penalties (PDF, 69KB).
Filing Requirements
If in the preceding fiscal year, you paid:
- less than $10,000 - You may use any available reporting and payment methods available for this tax or fee. While electronic filing is not required, this option is encouraged.
- $10,000 or more - Please use the guidelines below to determine your specific reporting and payment requirements.
The state fiscal year begins September 1 and ends on August 31.
| Amt. Reported and Paid in Preceding Fiscal Year | $10,000 - $49,999 | $50,000 - $99,999 | $100,000 or more |
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