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Are municipal franchise fees considered a “tax” or a “fee?” Why does it matter? Application of State Taxpayer Bill of Rights for collection and enforcement. Tex. Admin. Code tit. 34 §.
What is Franchise Tax? The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas. For general information, see the Franchise Tax Overview.
Texas Tax Code Section 171.001 imposes franchise tax on each taxable entity that is formed in or doing business in Texas. Taxable entities may need to file franchise tax and information reports each year. See Franchise Tax Rule 3.584 (c) and (i), Margin: Reports and Payments.
The franchise fee payable under this section is to be paid quarterly, within 45 days after the end of the quarter for the preceding calendar quarter. Each payment shall be accompanied by a summary explaining the basis for the calculation of the fee.
There is a $50 penalty for a franchise tax report filed after the due date, even if no tax is due with that report and even if the taxpayer subsequently files the report. Questions? Visit our website for more information about the franchise tax, including answers to frequently asked questions.
† A franchise is a special privilege conferred by government on an individual or organization. † Franchises are generally granted to utilities or other monopolies created to further the public interest. † Texas cities charge franchise fees for the use of city property and use of public right-of-way to deliver service to customers ...
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