Texas LLC annual report & franchise tax deadlines 2026-2027
Every recurring Texas filing for LLCs, S corps and C corporations — due dates, fees and the official source for each. Last verified Oct 21, 2026.
LLC
| Report | Franchise Tax Report + Public Information Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | May 15 each year (next business day if weekend/holiday) |
| State fee | No filing fee; tax only above the no-tax-due threshold |
| How often | annual |
Corporation (C & S corp)
| Report | Franchise Tax Report + Public Information Report Confirmed on official page |
|---|---|
| Due | May 15 each year |
| State fee | No filing fee; tax only above the no-tax-due threshold |
| How often | annual |
Franchise & entity-level taxes
| Franchise (margin) tax llc, corp, s corp, partnership | May 15 (extension to Aug 15 / Nov 15) No tax due at or below $2.65M annualized revenue (2026–2027 reports); 0.75% (0.375% retail/wholesale) above Confirmed on official page |
|---|
State income & estimated tax
| Corporate income tax | No |
|---|---|
| C corp return | — |
| Partnership / S corp return | — |
| Corporate estimates | — |
| Note | No corporate or personal income tax; franchise tax applies. |
General pattern — verify Calendar-year pattern; confirm with the revenue department.
Sales tax
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period.
General pattern — verify Your assigned frequency and due day appear in your state tax account.
IRS disaster postponements in Texas
No active IRS disaster postponements for Texas as of Oct 21, 2026. See all deadline changes.
Your Texas calendar
Add your formation month/year to date anniversary-based reports. Calendar-year filers; weekend and federal-holiday dates roll to the next business day.
Upcoming deadlines
Not tax advice — verify each date with the linked source. Fiscal-year filers' dates differ.
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Texas deadline FAQ
When is the Texas LLC annual report due?
May 15 each year (next business day if weekend/holiday).
How much does the Texas LLC annual report cost?
State fee: No filing fee; tax only above the no-tax-due threshold.
When is the Texas corporation annual report due?
May 15 each year. Fee: No filing fee; tax only above the no-tax-due threshold. S corporations file the same report as other corporations.
Does Texas have a franchise tax or annual LLC tax?
Yes — Franchise (margin) tax: May 15 (extension to Aug 15 / Nov 15) (No tax due at or below $2.65M annualized revenue (2026–2027 reports); 0.75% (0.375% retail/wholesale) above).
When are Texas business income tax returns due?
No corporate or personal income tax; franchise tax applies. These are general calendar-year patterns — confirm with the state revenue department.
How often do I file Texas sales tax?
Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) is assigned by the state based on your tax liability. Returns are generally due the 20th of the month after the reporting period.
What happens if I miss a Texas deadline?
Most states charge a late fee or penalty and interest, and an entity that keeps missing its annual report can lose good standing and eventually be administratively dissolved. Check the official source for the exact penalty and reinstatement steps.
Official sources
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/
- https://comptroller.texas.gov
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/faq/reports-payments.php
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/file-pay/
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/ntd-rpt-updates-2024.php
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/pir-oir-filing-req.php
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/notices.php
- https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/reinstate-terminate.php
- https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/boc/involuntary-termination-2014.pdf
- https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/instructions/801.shtml
Federal dates: IRS Publication 509. Disaster relief: IRS tax relief in disaster situations.
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