April 2008
The following resources are available to help answer questions about the revised franchise tax. The first reports and any timely requests for extensions must be filed by May 15, 2008.
Free Seminars on April 23 (Dallas) and April 30 (Houston)
Franchise tax experts from the Controller's office will present information and answer questions about the revised tax in Dallas on April 23 at the Southern Methodist University campus and in Houston at the University of Houston campus on April 30.
Registration is required through the agency’s Web site.
Comptroller Web site Materials
www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise
The Controller's office encourages people with questions about the revised franchise tax to visit the Controller's Web site where the following information is available to help answer many questions:
• frequently asked questions, which are updated continuously;
• agency rules;
• PowerPoint materials from previous agency webinars;
• Publication 98-806: Revised Franchise Tax Overview;
• forms and their instructions; and
• filing information including system requirements for electronic filing.
Additional Support
If you have questions not addressed by these resources, please call us at (800) 251-1381 or send the Comptroller's office an e-mail at tax.help@cpa.state.tx.us.
Due to heavy volumes of calls and written requests for assistance, we may not be able to respond in a time that meets your needs. We appreciate your patience.
