Development
Corporation
of Mercedes


956.565.2230
320 S. Ohio
Mercedes, TX 78570
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Tax Structure

Texas offers favorable tax rates as it was ranked second in the nation to have the lowest per capita state tax. Texas does not levy corporate income taxes and is one of the few states in the United States that follows this practice. This pro business philosophy is shared by the City of Mercedes and the Development Corporation of Mercedes.

Tax Structure
Tax Rate per $100
City of Mercedes 0.7900
Hidalgo County 0.5900
Mercedes ISD 1.2900
South Texas ISD 0.0492
Drainage District #1 0.0725
South Texas College 0.1491

Sales Tax Rate
Mercedes 2.00 %
Texas 6.25%
Hidalgo County 0.00%
Total 8.25%

State Taxes
State Franchise 4.25%
State Corporate Income 0.00%
Personal Income 0.00%
Corporate Income 0.00%
Ad Valorem 0.00%