Form 05-164 Texas extension print requirements
Form 05-164 is the only extension form you’ll use to request the 1st or 2nd extension for the Texas Franchise Tax. To print the extension and filing instructions for Texas Form 05-164, you’ll need to turn on the state and the extension, and enter payment information and e-file information.
To print Form 05-164, Texas Franchise Tax Extension Request:
Turn on the extension
- InOrganizer, selectStates, thenState E-file.
- SelectEnable/Create extensions.
- In the row for Texas, mark the checkbox for columnCand markEnable.
- In Organizer, selectStates, thenCommon State.
- SelectEstimates and Extensions, thenExtension Detail.
- In theTexassection, select the extension.
- Go toEstimates and Extensionsand selectEstimates and Extensions.
- MarkTexasinColumn B, On Extension.
- Enter the amount to be paid InColumn C, Tentative Tax on Extension Form, andColumn E, 1st Extension Amount Paid.
- SelectCommon State, thenGeneral Information, thenBasic Return Information.
- Go to theReturn Informationtab.
- On the row forTexas, mark the checkbox for columnO,Return on Extension.
Enter payment information
- In Organizer, selectStates, thenTexas, thenGeneral Information.
- In thePayment of Tax during the preceding tax year (Mandatory) section, select an option other thanBlank. The 1st extension only generates if the amount is less than $10,000, and the 2nd generates if the amount is $10,000 or more.
- SelectStates, thenCommon State.
- SelectGeneral Information, thenBank Information.
- On theDirect Debittab, find the row forTexas Extensionand select columnB,Authorization to Debit Funds.
Enter e-file and signature information
- In Organizer, selectStates, thenTexas.
- SelectE-file – Extension, thenAdditional Information.
- Enter aWebfile number, which begins with “XT” and is followed by 6 digits. Contact the state helpdesk at 1-800-442-3453 if no valid Webfile number exists.
- EnterTotal revenue on latest return.. If total revenue for the prior year was $0, enterNONE.
- SelectCommon State, then theGeneral Information.
- SelectBasic Return Information.
- On theSignature Informationtab, enter aSignature Datein column K for the Texas row.
- SelectGeneral Information, thenPaid Preparer Information.
- Select thePreparer Informationtab and make sure the preparer name, email, and phone number are entered as these are required. Complete any additional information as necessary.
- Clear any severe diagnostics for Texas.
- Do a full recompute, then print.
Check for print suppression
If forms and/or filing instructions aren’t printing after completing these steps, make sure the forms or filing instructions aren’t suppressed.
For forms, select and make sure Texas is cleared in either the
State Forms
or Extensions
column.For filing instructions, select . In the
Select Which Letters You Wish to Print (Mandatory)
section, make sure an option is selected that isn’t suppressing the filing instructions.