Texas Comptroller Publishes Information on Sales Taxability of Items, Services Sold by Grocery, Convenience Stores

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Aug. 21 published information on the sales and use taxability of items and services sold by grocery and convenience stores. Bakery items sold by businesses qualifying as a bakery aren’t taxable, however, bakery items sold by businesses not qualifying as a bakery are taxable when sold heated or with eating utensils. Items purchased in the stores with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are tax-exempt. The publication includes: 1) lists of taxable and nontaxable bakery and snack items, beverages, and coffee and tea; 2) a list of taxable services; 3) examples of taxable and nontaxable ...