WebFile – Sales Tax

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).

Avoid Penalties & Fees:

Returns must be filed before midnight on the due date to be considered timely.
See all due dates.
TEXNET Payments: Bank processing timelines require payments to be submitted before 6 p.m. on the last banking business day before the due date.
View TEXNET payment deadline schedule (PDF, 23KB)
If you submit payment electronically, you still need to file a timely sales tax return.

Reporting for more than 30 outlets or tax jurisdictions?

Please use Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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Important Notice

As of May 2011, WebFile screens have an updated look and system login, but the filing process is essentially the same.

Annual Filers reporting in January 2012 will need to create a new system User ID and password.

View Step-by-step Instructions for NEW System Login »

Returning MyCPA WebFile Users:

File Early & Schedule Later Payment

Did you know you can file your return early and schedule your electronic check (WebEFT) payment for a later date by changing the payment effective date?

Payment Options:

Once logged in to WebFile, electronic payment options include:

WebEFT (Electronic Check)
Credit Cards — American Express, Discover and MasterCard
(incurs a non-refundable processing fee)
TEXNET