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Throwback Rule? Texas Doesn’t Have One—But Here’s the Catch
Introduction Heard of the “throwback rule” and relieved Texas doesn’t have one? You’re partly right. Texas indeed does not impose a throwback rule, unlike California or New York—but there’s a catch for SaaS and digital businesses. In this 2025 guide, we’ll break down what the throwback rule is, why Texas doesn’t adopt it, and where […]
Film, Game & Animation Tax Incentives in Texas
Introduction Lights, camera, tax credits! In 2025, Texas is offering generous incentives to filmmakers, gaming studios, and animation houses that produce content in-state. The goal? Keep creative industries in Texas while rewarding job creation and local spending. If you’re running a game dev studio, VFX company, or indie film project, these credits could significantly reduce […]
Opportunity Zones in Texas: State-Tax Tie-Ins
Introduction Texas has over 600 federally designated Opportunity Zones (OZs) that offer significant capital gains tax deferrals and exclusions. But in 2025, savvy investors and startups are also looking at state-tax tie-ins—especially regarding the Texas Franchise Tax. This guide explains how Opportunity Zone investments benefit from federal programs and what Texas-specific incentives or traps you […]
Sales Tax Holidays: Do SaaS Bundles Qualify?
Introduction Sales-tax holidays are well-known in Texas—back-to-school weekends and energy-efficient product promos—but what about SaaS products bundled with hardware or services? Can software startups benefit in 2025? This blog explores whether SaaS bundles qualify for sales-tax holiday exemptions, the interpretation of bundled transactions, and what Texas sellers must do to comply. Texas Code References Texas […]
Angel Investor Credit Program: Does it Help Tech Startups?
Introduction Early-stage funding is often a startup’s lifeline—and in Texas, the Angel Investor Credit Program was designed to make that funding more attractive to high-net-worth individuals. But does this program actually benefit tech founders in 2025, or is it just a perk for investors? This guide breaks down how the credit works, who qualifies, and […]
Military Exemption for Texas Franchise Tax: Do You Qualify?
Introduction Texas offers a powerful incentive for veteran entrepreneurs: a 5-year franchise tax exemption for qualifying new veteran-owned businesses. In 2025, this exemption empowers eligible startups to invest more in growth, not taxes. Tex. Tax Code & Rules Texas Tax Code §171.0005 – Defines new veteran-owned businesses Comptroller Rule 3.574 – Franchise tax relief details […]