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title: "Texas Franchise Tax Deadline Alert: What You Need to Know Before May 15th"
description: Prepare for the May 15 Texas franchise tax deadline. Discover essential filing requirements and payment methods to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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# [Texas Franchise Tax Deadline Alert: What You Need to Know Before May 15th](https://www.crradvisors.com/blog/texas-franchise-tax-deadline-alert-what-you-need-to-know-before-may-15th)

 Written by [Marc Vojnich](https://www.crradvisors.com/blog/author/marc-vojnich) | May 13, 2026, 7:23:07 PM

The May 15th Texas franchise tax extension deadline is approaching fast. If you have Texas franchise tax obligations, here's what you need to know before the deadline — and what could trigger additional filing requirements down the road.

**File Your Extension by May 15th**

If you haven't already, make sure your Texas franchise tax extension is filed by May 15th. But depending on your payment amount, your obligations may not stop there.

If you make a payment of $10,000 or more and are subject to the electronic payment mandate, a second extension must be filed by August 15th — even if no additional payment is due at that time.

**Are You Subject to Electronic Payment Requirements?**

Texas state law requires taxpayers who paid $10,000 or more in a payment category during the preceding state fiscal year to submit payments electronically. Accepted methods include:

- TEXNET
- Electronic check via Webfile
- Electronic check via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Credit card

The Comptroller's office will notify taxpayers who meet this threshold at least 60 days before the due date.

**A Few Important Things to Keep in Mind**

- Once the $10,000 threshold is met in any tax category, electronic payment is required for all future payments in that category — it doesn't reset year to year.
- This applies across tax types. If your company hits $10,000 in both sales and use tax and franchise tax, both must be paid electronically.
- Taxpayers who paid $500,000 or more in a single tax category in the prior fiscal year must pay exclusively through TEXNET. This requirement also carries forward into subsequent years.
- Non-compliance carries a 5% penalty per filing period where payment is not made electronically.

**Bottom Line**

Texas franchise tax compliance has layers, and missing a requirement can be costly. Make sure you know your thresholds, your deadlines, and your payment method obligations before May 15th.

Have questions? Leave a comment below, or feel free to contact your CRR representative directly. We are happy to help.

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