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Master business taxation with expert tips on compliance, deductions, and strategies to optimize tax planning and reduce liabilities for your business.
Master business taxation with expert tips on compliance, deductions, and strategies to optimize tax planning and reduce liabilities for your business.
How Stripe Tax Handles Texas Local Sales Tax Rates
Stripe Tax helps businesses automate sales tax collection, but when selling to Texas customers, things get more complex. Texas not only imposes a 6.25% state sales tax, but also adds up to 2% in local sales tax. Does Stripe handle this for you? Here’s how Stripe Tax manages local rates and what Texas sellers need […]
Do API Vendors Trigger Collection in Texas?
If your tech startup sells digital goods, software, or services through an API or platform, you may be surprised to learn that Texas classifies some API-driven ecosystems as marketplaces. Under Texas law, marketplace facilitators are responsible for sales tax collection. So do API vendors qualify? Let’s break it down. What Is a Marketplace Facilitator? According […]
Texas Sales Tax Exemption on R&D Equipment
Tech and R&D-driven businesses in Texas can qualify for a sales-tax exemption on certain equipment and software purchases used for research and development. Under the 20% discount rule, you don’t need to apply for full exemption status , you can claim an automatic 20% sales tax reduction at point of sale. Here’s how it works […]
$500K Economic Nexus: Remote Seller Threshold for SaaS in Texas
If your SaaS company sells to Texas customers , even without a physical presence in the state , you may be required to register, collect, and remit sales tax. Why? Because Texas enforces a $500,000 economic nexus threshold on remote sellers, including digital and cloud-based platforms. What is Economic Nexus? Economic nexus means a business […]
6.25% Sales Tax on SaaS: What Counts as “Taxable Cloud” in Texas?
Texas imposes 6.25% state sales tax on many cloud-based services , including certain SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS platforms. But not all software is taxable. For startups, AI firms, and SaaS providers, knowing what counts as “taxable cloud” in Texas is critical to stay compliant and avoid audits in 2025. Texas Sales Tax on Software: The […]
Data Center Exemption §151.359: Sales Tax Savings for AI Firms
AI and tech companies in Texas can qualify for major sales tax exemptions on servers, power systems, and cooling infrastructure under §151.359. This law can save millions in costs over 20 years , if you meet the eligibility rules. What is the Texas Data Center Exemption? Texas Tax Code §151.359 offers a state sales tax […]
Installment Sales of TX LLC Interests: Is There an Interest Charge?
Selling your Texas LLC interest through an installment sale can help spread out capital gains. But does Texas charge interest or tax on this deferred income? While Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, federal rules under IRC §453 and certain Texas Franchise Tax provisions still apply. Here’s how to plan an installment sale properly […]
S-Corp vs LLC in Texas
Choosing between an LLC and an S-Corporation in Texas? While both can limit liability and offer pass-through taxation, they differ greatly in how the Texas Franchise Tax (margin tax) and federal payroll taxes apply. Here’s how to decide what’s best for your business in 2025. LLC vs S-Corp: Federal Classification At the federal level: A […]
QSBS & Texas: Does the State Tax Your 0% Federal Gain?
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) under IRC §1202 offers a powerful tax exemption of up to 100% of federal capital gains. But what about Texas? Does your 0% federal gain remain tax-free at the state level? What is QSBS? Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) refers to shares acquired in a qualified C-Corporation under IRC §1202, […]
Nexus for Out-of-State Investors in Texas Series LLCs
Series LLCs offer flexibility and asset protection, but for non-Texas investors, owning part of a Texas Series LLC could unintentionally trigger Franchise Tax nexus. In 2025, understanding when passive ownership becomes taxable presence is crucial to avoid penalties or unwanted filings. What Is a Series LLC? A Series LLC is a Texas entity structure under […]