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Texas Franchise Tax Exemption — Manufacturers

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (TX Comptroller)TX-MFG-FRANRefreshed 12 days ago
Max funding

Varies

Amount varies

Type

Tax Credit

Reduces tax liability

Deadline

Rolling

No fixed cutoff

Timing

Annual tax return

Claim with year-end filing

Complexity

Moderate

File with tax return

About This Program

Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Business must qualify as a manufacturer under Texas Tax Code
  • 2Revenue from manufacturing activities must be primary
  • 3Must file Texas franchise tax return
  • 4No minimum employment threshold
  • 5Texas Enterprise Zone designation provides additional reductions

Am I eligible?

Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.

0 of 5 answered

1.Business must qualify as a manufacturer under Texas Tax Code

2.Revenue from manufacturing activities must be primary

3.Must file Texas franchise tax return

4.No minimum employment threshold

5.Texas Enterprise Zone designation provides additional reductions

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