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Texas Business Tax Extension Form 05-164 is Due by May 16, 2022.

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An Overview of Texas State Business Income Tax Extension Forms

- Updated Feb 08, 2024 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtension

Table of Content:

1. Does Texas support Tax extensions for business income tax returns?

2. What Form does the state require to file
an extension?

3. Deadline to file an extension with the
Texas State

4. Paying balance due along with Extension

5. Mailing Address for filing Extension with
the Texas State

Does Texas support tax extension for business income tax returns?

Texas State does not have a separate income tax for businesses. But, the State imposes the Franchise Tax on businesses operating in Texas.

Businesses can file a tax extension with the state department to request additional time to file the franchise tax with the state.

What Form does the state of Texas require to apply for
an extension?

The businesses operating (as Corporation or S-Corporation, Partnership) in Texas need to file Form 05-164 with the state to obtain a 6-month extension of time to file their franchise tax return with the state.

Form 05-164 - Automatic 6 month Extension

Texas Franchise Tax Annual Report Extension Request
Form 05-165 - Automatic 6 month Extension

Texas requires this Form when the business filing extension for a combined group.

When is the deadline to file Form 05-164 with the state of Texas?

Texas State Franchise tax return is due by the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the reporting period.

For businesses operating on a calendar year, the franchise tax deadline is on May 17.

To file an extension for Franchise tax return, apply for an extension using Form 05-164 on or before the same date the franchise tax return is due.

Form 05-164 grants an automatic 6-month extension of time to file Texas Franchise Tax Return.

Note: Make sure to pay any taxes due along with the extension Form to avoid penalties and interest.

How do I pay my balance due along with the extension Form?

You can choose to pay your balance due along with your return by using any one of the following options:

Businesses can Use the franchise tax web file offered by Texas (https://security.app.cpa.state.tx.us/) to make tax payments and balance dues.
This web file includes Electronic payment options such as Electronic Fund Transfers, credit cards, electronic checks (Web EFT).