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Texas Franchise Tax Guide: Who Must File And Pay
Introduction The Texas Franchise Tax is one of the state’s primary business taxes and applies to most entities operating in Texas. Even though Texas has no personal or corporate income tax, most business entities are required to file a franchise tax report each year with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. This guide explains who […]
Delaware vs Texas for SaaS HQ: Margin-Tax & Sales-Tax Face-Off
Delaware vs Texas Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies choosing a headquarters location must weigh state tax implications, as Delaware and Texas offer distinct advantages and challenges that impact profitability. Inexperienced advisors may overlook how Texas’s franchise tax or Delaware’s lack of sales tax influences a SaaS business’s bottom line, leading to suboptimal decisions. Are you selecting the […]
Understanding SAFE Notes and Texas Margin-Tax Implications
SAFE notes, popularized by Y Combinator, are convertible instruments allowing investors to fund startups in exchange for future equity, typically triggered by a priced round or liquidity event. For federal tax purposes, SAFE notes are often treated as neither debt nor equity until conversion, deferring income recognition under IRC § 1001 until shares are issued. […]
Texas Gross Receipts Tax Myths (Hint: It’s the Franchise Tax)
Many founders and out-of-state business owners believe Texas has a gross-receipts tax. While technically false, this myth exists because the Texas Franchise Tax – also known as the margin tax – functions similarly by taxing total revenue with limited deductions. Let’s debunk this and explain what Texas actually taxes in 2025. Is There a Gross-Receipts […]
PTET Copycat? Why Texas Has No Pass-Through Elective Tax
In 30+ U.S. states, pass-through businesses can elect to pay income tax at the entity level to bypass the $10,000 SALT deduction cap. But not in Texas. Why has Texas avoided adopting a PTET regime, and what does that mean for LLCs, S-Corps, and partnerships operating in the state? What is PTET? The Pass-Through Entity […]