News and Events
NEW Important Information Concerning Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and Compensation Deduction Elections
Added: 06/12/12NEW Important Information to Ensure Franchise Taxpayers Keep Their Temporary Credit
Added: 10/28/11NEW Effective Oct. 1, 2011 – $50 Late Filing Penalty
Added: 09/30/11Get Account Status/ Texas Taxpayer ID #
- Check current franchise tax account standing,
- view and print a certificate of account status (good standing) or
- look up a Texas franchise taxpayer ID number.
Any entity's account status that is in “temporary good standing” will be updated when the franchise tax report is processed to the account. Learn more about Certification of Account Status.
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Texas Franchise Tax
Sign up to receive email updates when this page changes.The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity chartered/organized in Texas or doing business in Texas.
May 2013 Deadline: How Will You File?
1. Not sure which reports to file?
See "Which Forms Should I File?"
2. Want to submit reports electronically?
Compare reporting options below and check out the new electronic submission option available through the Approved Software Providers.
| Submission Option | Approved Electronic Submission Software Providers |  |
Approved Forms Software Providers | Texas Franchise Tax PDF Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Fee-Based | Free | Fee-Based | Free |
| Filing Method | Electronic |
Electronic |
Print & Mail | Print & Mail |
| Payment Options* | Electronic transfers |
Electronic transfers |
Mail with Report | Mail with Report |
| Get Started! | Approved Providers | Franchise Tax WebFile | Approved Providers | Tax Forms |
*Payment Options: Depending on amounts due, some payments must be made electronically. See Electronic Reporting and Payment Requirements.
Tax Overview
- Taxable Business Types
- Tax Revisions (2007)
- Rate Information
- Due Dates
- Discounts
- Texas Statutes and Rules for the Revised Franchise Tax
- Franchise Tax for Reports Due On or Before December 31, 2007
Filing Resources
News and Events
Effective Oct. 1, 2011 – $50 Late Filing Penalty
For reports due on or after Oct. 1, 2011, a $50 late filing penalty will be assessed on every report filed after the due date. The $50 penalty is due in addition to any other penalties assessed for the reporting period. For details about these changes, please visit Publication 98-918 – Late Filing Penalties (PDF, 69KB).