Filing a Texas extension request in Lacerte

Use Screen 54.431, Texas Franchise Tax, to request an extension. Find Texas Extension Request under the Sections box on the lower left side of the screen to check the box for File 05-164 extension form or e-file 05-164 extension form.

Second extension filing for Texas Franchise Tax in Lacerte

Second extensions can't be filed through Lacerte. Per the Texas Comptroller instructions on franchise tax extensions, you can request a second extension by:

• Making a timely TEXNET payment using tax type code 13080 (Franchise Tax Extension);
• Using franchise tax Webfile to make a second extension payment;
• Using Webfile or submitting Form 05-164, Texas Franchise Tax Extension Request if all tax due was paid with the entity's first extension.

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