Texas Sales and Franchise Tax
Stay compliant with the Texas Comptroller, without the stress.
Texas Business Tax, Handled
Texas has no personal income tax, but most businesses still have obligations to the Texas Comptroller. Sales and use tax, the annual franchise tax report and, for some industries, mixed beverage taxes all come with their own deadlines, rates and rules.
We help businesses across Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita and the Lake Houston area stay on top of every filing, so nothing slips through the cracks.
How We Help
Sales & Use Tax
Sales tax permit setup
Monthly, quarterly or annual returns
Reconciling POS and online sales
Local tax rates by location
Resale and exemption certificates
Catching up on missed returns
Franchise Tax
Annual franchise tax reports
Public Information and Ownership Information Reports
No tax due threshold review
Extensions and deadlines
Keeping your entity in good standing
Mixed Beverage
Mixed beverage gross receipts reports
Mixed beverage sales tax
Reconciling bar and restaurant sales
Support for bars, restaurants and distilleries
Key Texas Facts and Deadlines
6.25%
State sales tax rate. Local taxes can add up to 2%, for a combined maximum of 8.25%.
The 20th
Sales tax returns are due on the 20th of the month after each monthly, quarterly or yearly period.
0.5%
Timely filing discount when you file and pay on time, plus an extra 1.25% if you prepay.
$50
Late filing penalty for each sales tax report, on top of any penalties and interest on late tax.
May 15
Annual franchise tax report due date.
$2.65M
No tax due threshold for 2026 and 2027 franchise tax reports. You still file a PIR or OIR.
Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Rates and thresholds can change, so check with us before you file.
Behind or Received a Comptroller Notice?
Missed returns, a delinquency notice or a request for a security bond can feel overwhelming. We will review what is outstanding, file any missing returns, reconcile your sales and help you get back into good standing.
For IRS letters, see our IRS letter and notice help page. If your books need work first, our bookkeeping clean-up service gets your sales figures accurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, yes, if you sell taxable goods or services in Texas. We can help you work out whether your products or services are taxable and get your permit set up correctly.
Sales through marketplaces such as Amazon or Etsy are usually collected by the marketplace, but your other sales, such as your own website or in-person sales, may still need to be reported. We will review your sales channels with you.
Most LLCs and corporations doing business in Texas must file an annual franchise tax report by May 15. If your revenue is at or below the no tax due threshold, no tax is owed, but you still need to file a Public Information Report or Ownership Information Report.
Act quickly, as penalties and interest keep growing. We will identify every missing period, prepare and file the returns, and help you set up a routine so it does not happen again.
Yes. Accurate monthly books make sales tax filing much simpler. Ask about adding sales tax filing to your monthly bookkeeping package.
Get Your Texas Filings Under Control
Book a consultation and we will review where you stand.