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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 […]
Non-Profit Status vs No-Tax-Due: Founder Misconceptions
Introduction Founders often confuse non-profit status with the “no-tax-due” threshold in Texas Franchise Tax. In 2025, assuming your startup pays no tax simply because you’re small—or registered as a non-profit—can lead to costly compliance mistakes. Let’s separate fact from fiction. Key Texas Legal References Texas Tax Code §171.0002(d) – No-tax-due threshold rules Texas Tax Code […]