Thank you for registering your company with A2Z Income Tax.

Below is an overview of important federal and Texas tax responsibilities for newly formed businesses, along with the applicable forms associated with each category.

Filing Deadlines & Ongoing Tax Obligations

Tax ObligationDeadlineFrequency
Personal Income Tax Return (Form 1040)April 15Annual
Federal Business Tax – S Corporations & PartnershipsMarch 15Annual
Federal Business Tax – C CorporationsApril 15Annual
Texas Franchise Tax ReportMay 15Annual
Sales Tax FilingsVariesMonthly or Quarterly (as assigned)

Federal Business Tax Filing

Annual Filing Requirements:

  • Federal business tax returns are required annually
  • Filing requirements depend on the entity's tax classification:
  • C Corporation – Form 1120
  • S Corporation – Form 1120-S
  • Partnership – Form 1065

Business Income & Expense Form

Document your business revenue and deductible expenses

Rental Income & Expense Form (if applicable)

For businesses with rental property income

Texas Franchise Tax (Required for All Texas Entities)

Key Requirements:

  • All entities registered with the Texas Secretary of State are required to file an annual Texas Franchise Tax report
  • Filing is required even if there is no income or business activity
  • Failure to file may result in penalties, interest, and loss of good standing with the State of Texas

Important Notice

A Texas Webfile Number is required in order to file the Texas Franchise Tax report. You may have received a letter from the Texas Comptroller's Office stating Webfile in your mail.

Please email your Webfile letter to tax@a2zaccounting.com

Texas Franchise Tax - Webfile letter example

Sample of the Webfile letter from Texas Comptroller

Sales & Use Tax (If Applicable)

When This Applies:

  • Applies only to businesses selling taxable goods or services in Texas
  • Filing frequency is assigned by the Texas Comptroller (monthly or quarterly)

Sales Tax Intake Form

Provide your sales tax information for proper filing

Payroll & Employment Taxes (If Applicable)

When This Applies:

  • Applies only if the business has employees or plans to run payroll
  • Federal payroll tax filings and Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reporting may be required

Payroll Intake Form

Provide employee and payroll details for tax processing

Important Compliance Notice

Even if your business has no income or activity, zero (no-activity) federal business tax returns and the Texas Franchise Tax report are still required. Failure to file the Texas Franchise Tax can result in penalties, interest, and forfeiture of the entity's good standing with the State of Texas.

Form Submission Instructions

Please email completed forms and your Texas Webfile Number to:

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