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Franchise Tax Instructions in printable .PDF format
Texas Franchise Tax Forms
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Texas Franchise Tax Reports for Prior Years
- 2011 Franchise Tax Reports in Smart .PDF Format
- 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Franchise Tax Reports in Simple .PDF Format
- Reports Originally Due May 15, 2000 through May 15, 2007
- Reports Originally Due January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1999
- Reports Originally Due Prior to January 1, 1992
- Credit Schedules
Additional Franchise Tax Forms
- Questionnaires for Franchise Tax Accountability
- Unincorporated Political Committee Statement
- Status Change or Closing or Reinstating a Business
More Help
See Texas Franchise Tax Overview for more information
Franchise tax report forms should be mailed to the following address:
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
P.O. Box 149348
Austin, TX 78714-9348