Tag: Waiver Request

Penalty Relief Program: How to Request a Waiver Online 

Introduction Missed a Texas Franchise Tax deadline? Filed late or made a payment error? Good news: Texas offers a Penalty Relief Program, and in 2025, you can request waivers entirely online. This guide walks you through the process to reduce or eliminate penalties—especially helpful for small businesses, startups, and growing SaaS firms. Texas Code References […]

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$50 “Late Report” Fine: How to Abate It With One Letter

$50 “Late Report” Fine If you’ve filed your Texas franchise-tax report late—even if no tax is due—you automatically incur a $50 late-filing fee per report. Fortunately, Texas law allows you to request a waiver of that flat fee (and any related interest or penalties) with a single letter or form. In this post, we’ll explain […]

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