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State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528
Austin, TX 78711-1381
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/
Email: XMLBusiness@cpa.state.tx.us
Phone: 800-252-1381
State electronic filing details
Grace period | |
E-filing mandate | No |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
Return types accepted |
Resident Nonresident Part-year Extension |
Return types not accepted |
Amended Estimate Payments |
Accepts returns with these conditions |
Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | No |
Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) - Only if Less than $100,000. If greater than $100,000, TEXNET is the only option. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) - Yes via TEXNET,for more information see https://texnet.cpa.state.tx.us/TXN_StartPage.asp Credit card - Only if Less than $100,000. If greater than $100,000, TEXNET is the only option. |
Signature requirements | None |
Supports PDF attachments | No |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | Need Taxpayer’s Web-file Number and Total revenue from last filed return. No pdf attachments allowed. Federal is not required to be electronically filed. |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528
Capital Station
Austin, TX 78711-3528
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/
Email: XMLBusiness@cpa.state.tx.us
Phone: 1-800-252-1381
State electronic filing details
Grace period | 10 days |
E-filing mandate | No |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
Return types accepted |
C Corporation S Corporation Consolidated/Combined Extension
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Return types not accepted |
Amended |
Direct deposit of refunds | N/A |
Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) - Yes, if less than $100,000. If over $100,000 TEXNET is the only option. See https://texnet.cpa.state.tx.us/TXN_StartPage.asp for more information. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) - Yes, mandatory if prior year Franchise Tax due was $10,000 or more. Check by mail |
Signature requirements | No |
Supports PDF attachments | No |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | Need Taxpayer’s Web-file Number and Total revenue from last filed return. |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-3528
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/
Email: XMLBusiness@cpa.state.tx.us
Phone: 1-800-252-1381
State electronic filing details
Grace period | |
E-filing mandate | No |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
Return types accepted |
Partnership Extension |
Return types not accepted |
Amended |
Direct deposit of refunds | N/A |
Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) - Yes, if $100,000 or more must pay via TEXNET for more info see: https://texnet.cpa.state.tx.us/TXN_StartPage.asp Electronic funds transfer (EFT) - Yes, mandatory if prior year Franchise Tax due was $10,000 or more. Credit card - Yes, if $100,000 or more must pay via TEXNET. Check by mail - Yes, if the preceding amount due for Franchise Tax was less than $10,000. |
Signature requirements | No |
Supports PDF attachments | No |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | Need to know WebFile number and prior year Total Revenue. |
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 13528, Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711-3528
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/
Email: XMLBusiness@cpa.state.tx.us
Phone: 1-800-252-1381
State electronic filing details
Grace period | |
E-filing mandate | No |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
Return types accepted |
Resident Nonresident Extension |
Return types not accepted |
Amended Estimate Payments |
Direct deposit of refunds | N/A |
Accepted forms of payment |
Direct debit (EFW) - Yes, if $100,000 or more must pay via TEXNET for more info see: https://texnet.cpa.state.tx.us/TXN_StartPage.asp Electronic funds transfer (EFT) - Yes, mandatory if prior year Franchise Tax due was $10,000 or more. Credit card - Yes, if $100,000 or more must pay via TEXNET. Check by mail - Yes, if the preceding amount due for Franchise Tax was less than $10,000. |
Signature requirements | No |
Supports PDF attachments | No |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | Need to know WebFile number and prior year Total Revenue. |
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