What is the sales tax rate in Fort Worth?
The combined sales tax rate in Fort Worth, Texas is 8.25% as of 2026. It is made up of the Texas statewide base rate of 6.25%, plus applicable Tarrant County and local district taxes. Fort Worth sits within Tarrant County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Texas is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Fort Worth.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Fort Worth, Texas?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Texas must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Fort Worth. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Texas.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $500,000 in sales to Texas customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Texas's economic nexus threshold must register with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Fort Worth?
To collect sales tax in Fort Worth, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Texas sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Fort Worth?
Sales tax in Fort Worth is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Fort Worth address, the combined rate of 8.25% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Tarrant County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Fort Worth ZIP codes and how Fort Worth compares with other cities in Tarrant County and across Texas.
