Sales tax for ZIP code 78752
The combined sales tax rate for ZIP code 78752 is 8.25%.
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How the combined rate in ZIP code 78752 is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | state | 6.25% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Austin | city | 1% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Austin MTA | transit authority | 1% | Jul 1, 2026 | Current local sales/use tax rates |
| Combined rate | 8.25% | |||
What can change the tax you pay in ZIP code 78752
- Special districts. Austin MTA levies on top of the state, county and city. Districts like these are the usual reason two addresses a street apart pay different totals.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
Why nearby places pay a different rate
Elsewhere in TX the combined rate is commonly 7.25% (387 ZIP codes), 6.75% (306 ZIP codes), 7.75% (287 ZIP codes) or 6.25% (188 ZIP codes). The difference is which county, city and special districts an address falls inside, not how far apart they are.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
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