How to File Your Texas Franchise Tax Report — Step-by-Step Guide

Less Taxing. More Relaxing.

Keep your business in good standing and your stress levels low by conquering your Texas Franchise Tax Report. Here’s a quick, fun, and foolproof guide to filing your report online with the Texas Comptroller—no cowboy boots required.

What You’ll Need Before You Begin

Webfile Number & eSystems Password: Your login for Texas Comptroller eSystems
Taxpayer Number: Issued by the Comptroller
NAICS Code: Your industry classification
Total Revenue Figures: For the franchise tax report period
Entity Ownership Details: Names, addresses, and ownership percentages

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Determine If You Need to File

Most Texas entities must file a franchise tax report, including:

Corporations
LLCs
Partnerships
Professional associations

2025 Revenue Threshold: If your annualized total revenue exceeds $2.47 million, you’re required to file.

🔍 Check your filing requirements

2. Gather Required Information

Before you log in, have these details on hand:

Taxpayer Number
NAICS Code
Total revenue for the report period
Entity ownership information (officers, partners, members)

Find your NAICS code

3. Choose the Correct Report Form

1. EZ Computation Report (Form 05‑169)

For businesses with revenue under $20 million and no compensation deduction.

2. Long Form Report (Forms 05‑158‑A & 05‑158‑B)

For larger businesses or if you’re claiming deductions.

Download franchise tax forms

4. Complete Your Information Report

All filers must also submit one of these:

Public Information Report (Form 05‑102) – Corporations & LLCs
Ownership Information Report (Form 05‑167) – Partnerships & other entities

Learn about information reports

5. File Online or By Mail

To File Online:

Go to eSystems
Log in with your Webfile credentials
Select “Franchise Tax Report”
Follow the prompts to upload or complete each form

To File by Mail

Mail your completed forms and payment (if due) to:

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 149348
Austin, TX 78714‑934

6. Request an Extension (If Needed)

File Form 05‑164 by May 15, 2025

Or make your extension payment online via eSystems

Extension information

⚠️ Don’t Forget

Even if no tax is due, you must still file or face a $50 penalty.
Late filings incur interest and additional collection fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if my business didn’t meet the revenue threshold this year?
You still need to file a No Tax Due report to avoid penalties.

Q: Can I file after May 15?
Yes—with an approved extension, but interest will accrue on any tax due.

Need More Help?

If you hit a snag, shoot us an email at info@kb2bookkeeping.com or call 512-843-2320. Whether you need a little guidance or a full-service filing, we’ve got you covered.

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