INSTRUCTIONS: TEXAS USE TAX RETURN (Form 01-156)

Texas residents must pay a use tax on all good and services which have not had state or local taxes assessed on them. This does not apply to items purchased over the internet, over the phone from a salesman who does not collect tax or while visiting another state or country. This form 01-156 is available on the website of the Texas comptroller.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 1: In section c, enter your Social Security number.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 2: Do not write anything in the parts of the form which are shaded purple. These sections are for official use only. Leave sections d through j blank.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 3: Where indicated, give your name and mailing address.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 4: In section k, give the mailing address at which the property in question is located. You cannot use a P.O. address for this section.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 5: Section 3 must be completed by all people filing this form. In this section, give the total sum of all taxable purchases on which state and local taxes have not yet been filled. Only enter this value in whole dollars.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 6: Section 5 asks you to calculate the combined state and tax rate. The state tax rate of Texas is 6.25 percent. You will need to determine your local tax rate. The instructions include the URL of the website maintained by the state of Texas which contains this information. By law, your combined tax rate may not exceed 8.25 percent.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 7: Multiply section 3 by section 5. This will give you the total amount due and payable. Enter this in section 6.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 8: You or your authorized agent should sign your name in the bottom left-hand corner of this form. Enter the date and your daytime telephone number, including the area code.

Texas Use Tax Return 01-156 Step 9: Mail the completed form along with payment to the office of the Texas Comptroller for Public Accounts. Their address is included in the instructions.