The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is now offering online requests for tax certificates and tax clearance letters. Taxpayers and tax preparers that have a franchise tax WebFile (XT) number or who have previously used the WebFile system are eligible to request a certificate or letter electronically.
• Entities that are not eligible include:
• Entities that are part of a combined group,
• Entities that were forfeited prior to January 1, 2000
• Entities that have past due franchise tax filings and/or liabilities prior to January 1, 1992
• Entities not registered with the Texas Secretary of State’s office
• Entities that have an active audit
• Entities that have been active for franchise tax for less than 1 year.
To login or find out more about requesting a certificate or letter online, visit the Comptroller’s site below.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/cert_ltr_requests.html