Changes to Texas Franchise Tax Rules
Changes to Texas Franchise Tax Rules allow for new, larger penalties for late filings.
In the past, the procedure to reinstate a forfeited company was the same regardless of how long the company had been forfeited. Now, the Texas Comptroller can charge more penalties for later filings.
- For franchise taxes and reports less than 4 years overdue:
- $50 late penalty for each late report;
- Estimated tax assessment, plus interest.
- For franchise taxes and reports overdue 4 years or more:
- Estimated tax assessment for each year the entity is in forfeiture over 4 years;
- Additional fee of 18 cents per day.
For example, if a company has been forfeited since 2015, the following is an estimate of the cost to reinstate it through the Texas Comptroller in 2019:
- 2015: $1,480 estimated assessed taxes + $65.70 (.18 x 365 days) = $1,545.70
- 2016-2019: $50 late penalty per year = $200
- Total Due: $1,745.70
It is not an option to terminate a company instead of filing the late documents and paying the fees because before you can terminate a company, it must be in good standing.
A Forfeited Texas Company Does Not Legally Exist.
A forfeited Texas company does not legally exist until it is fully reinstated by the Secretary of State. As a result, corporate protections are lost and there is a risk for personal liability for any debt of the company, including but not limited to the delinquent taxes discussed above.
We can help you reinstate a forfeited company and communicate with the Texas Comptroller regarding assessed penalties or fee. If your company has been forfeited or if you are unsure of the status of your company, please call us so we can assist you.
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