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Sales Tax on AI Model “Inference-as-a-Service”
Introduction Texas businesses offering AI model inference-as-a-service (IaaS), where users access pre-trained models for predictions via API, must determine sales tax applicability to avoid compliance risks and penalties. Inexperienced advisors may misclassify these services, leading to undercollection or overpayment, impacting profitability. Are you correctly applying Texas sales tax to your AI inference services in 2025? […]
Carbon Capture Credits & Texas C-Corps: Franchise-Tax Offset
Introduction Texas C corporations involved in carbon capture projects can benefit from federal tax credits, but understanding their interaction with Texas franchise tax is crucial to maximize savings and ensure compliance. Inexperienced advisors may overlook how these credits influence franchise-tax calculations or fail to leverage them for offsets, leading to missed opportunities or overpayments. Are […]
Banking & Insurance Companies: Special Margin-Tax Rules in Texas
Introduction Banking and insurance companies in Texas face unique tax obligations under the state’s franchise tax regime, often grappling with complex margin calculations that differ significantly from other industries. Inexperienced tax advisors may misapply these special rules, leading to overpayments or compliance issues with the Texas Comptroller, risking penalties and audits. Are you confident your […]
Crypto Mining Incentives vs High Franchise Tax Apportionment in Texas
Introduction Texas has become a hub for cryptocurrency mining due to its abundant energy resources and favorable regulatory environment, but crypto miners must balance lucrative state incentives against the complexities of high franchise-tax apportionment. Inexperienced advisors may overlook how Texas franchise tax calculations can erode the benefits of incentives like property tax abatements, leading to […]
Venture Debt Warrants: Franchise-Tax Classification in Texas
Venture Debt Warrants Texas startups raising capital through venture debt often issue warrants as incentives, but the classification of these warrants for Texas franchise tax purposes can create unexpected tax liabilities if misunderstood. Inexperienced advisors may misclassify warrant proceeds, leading to inflated taxable margins or compliance issues that deter investors. Are you ensuring your venture-debt […]
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. […]
409A Valuations: State-Tax Footnotes VCs Check in Texas
409A Valuations Texas startups and founders issuing stock options must navigate 409A valuations to comply with federal tax rules, but the process also intersects with state tax considerations that venture capitalists (VCs) scrutinize closely. Inexperienced advisors may overlook footnotes in 409A reports highlighting Texas franchise tax implications, potentially raising red flags for investors or leading […]
83(b) Election for Texas Residents: Margin-Tax Timing
Introduction Texas residents receiving restricted stock or equity grants often overlook the timing implications of an 83(b) election on both federal income tax and Texas franchise tax, potentially leading to unexpected liabilities or missed savings. Inexperienced advisors may fail to coordinate the election with Texas’s margin-tax rules, resulting in inefficient tax outcomes for startups and […]
Trust-Owned Texas LLCs: Asset-Protection & Tax Treatment
Introduction High-net-worth individuals and business owners in Texas often seek robust strategies to protect assets and optimize tax outcomes, but inexperienced advisors may overlook the unique benefits of trust-owned Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), leading to missed opportunities or compliance risks. Are you leveraging trust-owned LLCs to safeguard your wealth while navigating Texas’s franchise tax and […]
Texas R&D “Double Weighting” Election: When It Helps
Introduction If your Texas startup invests heavily in R&D, there’s a little-known tax strategy that could cut your franchise tax burden significantly in 2025: the “Double Weighting” Election for research expenses. Texas allows certain taxpayers to double-count qualified R&D expenses in the cost-of-goods-sold (COGS) deduction for margin tax purposes. Let’s break down when and how […]