--- title: "CPA in Westlake, TX: Local Tax Facts | Wallace CPA" description: "Wallace CPA, PLLC, a CPA firm in Southlake, with Westlake tax facts: sales tax rate, appraisal district, property tax and opening a business, each with its..." url: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-westlake-tx publisher: Wallace CPA phone: +1-877-682-1171 quote: https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact --- Near our Southlake office # CPA for Westlake, TX Wallace CPA is based in Southlake and works with individuals and businesses in Westlake. This page collects verified Westlake facts: the sales tax split, the town tax rate, the Certificate of Occupancy for new tenants, and how to protest your appraisal in Tarrant or Denton County. [Call (877) 682-1171](tel:+1-877-682-1171)[Send a message](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/contact) WestlakeSouthlake, our officeMap: US Census Bureau Local tax facts ## What Westlake taxpayers should know 15 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 Westlake The Comptroller's city rate table lists Westlake at 8.25% combined sales tax: 6.25% state and 2% city, with no 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 Westlake says every new tenant must file a Certificate of Occupancy before moving into a space. The town takes these online through MyGov. Source: [Town of Westlake: Permitting Process](https://www.westlake-tx.org/866/Permitting-Process) ### Property tax - Town tax rate, tax year 2027 Westlake says its property tax rate is planned to stay at $0.18500 per $100 for the 2027 tax year. Source: [Town of Westlake: News Flash](https://www.westlake-tx.org/m/NewsFlash?cat=6) - Tax statement lookup The town FAQ tells owners in Tarrant County they can look up an e-statement of their property by account number, address or name. Source: [Town of Westlake: FAQ](https://www.westlake-tx.org/faq.aspx) ### Appraisal district - Tarrant: 2026 protest deadline For tax year 2026, the Tarrant Appraisal District set the protest deadline at May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was delivered. Source: [Tarrant Appraisal District: 2026 Notices of Appraised Value](https://www.tad.org/tad-mails-2026-notices-of-appraised-value-to-property-owners) - Tarrant: notices mailed The Tarrant Appraisal District mailed its 2026 Notices of Appraised Value to owners across Tarrant County. Source: [Tarrant Appraisal District: 2026 Notices of Appraised Value](https://www.tad.org/tad-mails-2026-notices-of-appraised-value-to-property-owners) - Tarrant: online protest Tarrant owners can file a protest online through a dashboard account on the district website. Source: [Tarrant Appraisal District: Online protest](https://www.tad.org/tadqr01) - Tarrant: 10% homestead cap A homestead exemption also limits the yearly increase in your appraised value to 10%, the Tarrant Appraisal District says. Source: [Tarrant Appraisal District: Homestead exemption](https://www.tad.org/forms/homestead-exemption) - Tarrant: homestead filing is free The Tarrant Appraisal District charges no fee to file a homestead exemption application. Source: [Tarrant Appraisal District: Homestead exemption](https://www.tad.org/forms/homestead-exemption) - 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 - School district homestead exemption Texas law requires school districts to give a $140,000 residence homestead exemption. Other taxing units may add a local exemption of up to 20%. Source: [Texas Comptroller: Property tax exemptions](https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/) - No state income tax Texas has no state personal income tax. Federal income tax still applies. Source: [Texas Comptroller: Texas is open for small business](https://comptroller.texas.gov/economy/fiscal-notes/industry/2025/small-biz-info/) ## Services for Westlake 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 - [Southlake](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-southlake-tx) - [Trophy Club](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-trophy-club-tx) - [Roanoke](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-roanoke-tx) ## More cities near the office - [Grapevine](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-grapevine-tx) - [Flower Mound](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/service-areas/cpa-flower-mound-tx) - Colleyville - Keller ## Local posts - [Trophy Club and Westlake: Which Appraisal District Do You Deal With?](https://wallacecpa.multisites.ai/blog/trophy-club-westlake-appraisal-district) ## Westlake tax questions ### What is the sales tax rate in Westlake? The Comptroller lists Westlake at 8.25% combined: 6.25% state and 2% city. Westlake has no crime control district tax. ### What is the Westlake property tax rate? The town says its rate is planned to stay at $0.18500 per $100 for the 2027 tax year. Your total bill also includes other taxing units, so check your notice. ### Does a new tenant in Westlake need a Certificate of Occupancy? Yes. The town says all tenants must fill out a Certificate of Occupancy before moving in. It takes them online through MyGov. General information, not advice for your situation. Talk with a CPA about your own facts. ## Tax help near Westlake 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