After completing this 4-hour course, you’ll gain a working knowledge of the important provisions of Texas sales and use tax rules. Mr. Martens will share his knowledge and experience about the application of the tax rules to businesses and the transactions conducted in the State of Texas.

• Determine whether transactions are subject to sales and use tax, exempt or nontaxable
• Identify key sales and use tax terms and the corresponding definitions
• Ascertain whether a taxpayer location requires a sales tax permit
• Determine the amount of sales tax that applies to a transaction
• Differentiate between taxable and nontaxable services
• Identify common issues that arise during sales and use tax audits
• Identify the date that remote sellers must obtain permits and collect sales and use tax

This introductory course will provide an overview of the Texas property tax system, including property rights, market value concepts, equal and uniform valuation, and appraisal principles. It will also explain the process to challenge an appraisal, including appraisal protests, lawsuits, assessments, and collections.

• Understand the key features of the Texas property tax system
• Identify various methods to calculate market value
• Recognize methods to challenge appraisals in various forums
• Know the timeframe and deadlines for paying property taxes