International shoppers · Texas sales tax refunds
Bought in Texas? Get your sales tax back before you leave the U.S.
UniversalRefund helps international visitors recover Texas sales tax on qualifying retail purchases. Upload your receipts and ID, we prepare your claim and file with the state — you track every step online. Flat 15% service fee on every refund.
About UniversalRefund
When you shop in Texas as an international visitor, state sales tax is added at the register like any other purchase. Texas law allows qualifying non-U.S. residents to recover that tax on eligible goods — but only if your receipts, identification, and departure details meet state requirements.
That paperwork is easy to get wrong on your own. UniversalRefund is the service that collects your documents, validates your claim, handles filing with Texas authorities, and pays you back minus our service fee. No store lists to memorize — if your purchase qualifies under state rules, you can claim it here.
You upload clear photos to get started; Texas requires original paper receipts before a refund is filed. We review your uploads first, then confirm originals with you — photocopies and altered receipts do not qualify.
Who qualifies as an international shopper
This program is for visitors from outside the United States — not Texas residents or U.S. taxpayers filing a normal state return.
You live abroad
Your permanent home is outside the United States.
You shopped in Texas
You bought retail goods in Texas and have receipts showing sales tax paid.
You are leaving the U.S.
You take the merchandise with you when you depart, within the window Texas allows for export refunds.
How it works
From your Texas shopping trip to money back in your pocket — one claim, full visibility.
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Shop & keep receipts
Save every receipt from your Texas purchases. You will need clear copies showing tax paid.
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Open your claim online
Create an account, upload receipt copies and your ID — paste screenshots or browse files.
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We review & file
Our team verifies your package and submits it through the Texas refund process on your behalf.
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Receive your refund
Approved sales tax is returned to you minus our flat 15% service fee.
Texas-compliant filing
Claims built to meet state export refund requirements — handled by people who know the process.
One clear fee
Flat 15% on every refund. No hidden charges, no fine print.
Track every step
See when your receipts are reviewed, filed, and paid — all from your dashboard.