--- title: "CPA in Roanoke, TX: Local Tax Facts | Wallace CPA" description: "Wallace CPA, PLLC, a CPA firm in Southlake, with Roanoke tax facts: sales tax rate, appraisal district, property tax and opening a business, each with its source." url: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-roanoke-tx publisher: Wallace CPA phone: +1-877-682-1171 quote: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact --- Near our Southlake office # CPA for Roanoke, TX Wallace CPA is based in Southlake and works with individuals and businesses in Roanoke. This page collects verified Roanoke facts: the sales tax split, the Certificate of Occupancy, city business resources, and how to protest your appraisal in Denton County. [Call (877) 682-1171](tel:+1-877-682-1171)[Send a message](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact) RoanokeSouthlake, our officeMap: US Census Bureau Local tax facts ## What Roanoke taxpayers should know 10 facts from official pages, checked October 21, 2026. Rates and dates change, so confirm with the source before you act. ### Sales tax - Sales tax in Roanoke The Comptroller's city rate table lists Roanoke at 8.25% combined sales tax: 6.25% state, 1.5% city and 0.5% Roanoke Crime Control District. Source: [Texas Comptroller: Sales and use tax rates by city](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/city.php) ### Business setup - Certificate of Occupancy Roanoke requires a Certificate of Occupancy for all new businesses and for a change in use, business name or owner of a space, tenant or building. Source: [City of Roanoke: Business Resources](https://roanoketexas.com/694/Business-Resources) - Business retention grants Roanoke has an economic development investment policy that awards grants to companies that keep a certain amount of inventory in their facilities. Source: [City of Roanoke: Grant and Incentive Programs](https://roanoketexas.com/139/Grant-and-Incentive-Programs) - Free business mentoring The city's Business Resources page lists SCORE Fort Worth, which offers free business mentoring and coaching. Source: [City of Roanoke: Business Resources](https://roanoketexas.com/694/Business-Resources) ### Appraisal district - Denton: protest deadline The Denton Central Appraisal District says the protest deadline is May 15, or 30 days after the notice mailing date, whichever is later. This is the rule on its page checked in October 2026. Source: [Denton Central Appraisal District: The protest process](https://www.dentoncad.com/the-protest-process) - Denton: online filing The Denton Central Appraisal District calls online filing the fastest way to start and manage a protest. Source: [Denton Central Appraisal District: The protest process](https://www.dentoncad.com/the-protest-process) - Denton: account sign-up To create an online account, you need the property owner ID and PIN printed on your Notice of Appraised Value. Source: [Denton Central Appraisal District: The protest process](https://www.dentoncad.com/the-protest-process) - Denton: new buyers If you bought a home recently, the previous owner's exemptions do not carry over. You must apply for your own with the Denton Central Appraisal District. Source: [Denton Central Appraisal District: Exemptions](https://www.dentoncad.com/exemptions) ### Texas rule - Sales tax permit The Comptroller's permit application is for anyone engaged in business in Texas who sells or leases taxable items or sells taxable services. Source: [Texas Comptroller: Sales and use tax permit](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/permit/) - Franchise tax threshold For franchise tax report years 2026 and 2027, the no tax due threshold is $2,650,000. Source: [Texas Comptroller: Franchise tax](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/) ## Services for Roanoke individuals and businesses - [Tax preparation](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/tax-preparation) - [Tax planning](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/tax-planning) - [IRS problem resolution](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/irs-problems) - [Small business accounting](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/small-business-accounting) - [Payroll services](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/payroll) - [QuickBooks setup, training and cleanup](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/quickbooks) - [Business advisory](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/business-advisory) - [New business formation](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/business-formation) - [Audits, reviews and compilations](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/audits-reviews-compilations) - [Forensic accounting](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/forensic-accounting) - [Individual tax and financial planning](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/individual-tax-and-planning) - [Non-profit organizations](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/services/nonprofit-accounting) ## Nearby cities - [Trophy Club](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-trophy-club-tx) - [Westlake](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-westlake-tx) - [Flower Mound](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-flower-mound-tx) ## More cities near the office - [Southlake](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-southlake-tx) - [Grapevine](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-grapevine-tx) - Colleyville - Keller ## Roanoke tax questions ### What is the sales tax rate in Roanoke? The Comptroller lists 8.25% combined: 6.25% state, 1.5% city and 0.5% for the Roanoke Crime Control District. ### Does a new business in Roanoke need a Certificate of Occupancy? The city says one is required for all new businesses and for a change in use, business name or owner of a space, tenant or building. ### How do I protest my Roanoke property value in Denton County? The Denton Central Appraisal District calls online filing the fastest way to start a protest. You need the owner ID and PIN from your Notice of Appraised Value to create an account. General information, not advice for your situation. Talk with a CPA about your own facts. ## Tax help near Roanoke Call the Southlake office and say what you need: a return, an IRS letter, your books or a new business. Have the notice or last year's return nearby if you have one. [Call (877) 682-1171](tel:+1-877-682-1171)[Send a message](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact) 180 State Street, Suite 225, Southlake, TX 76092