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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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Alabama: Alabama Business Privilege TaxNot verified yetForms PPT and CPT are due with the corresponding federal income returns. Weekend or state-holiday deadlines move to the next business day.
Source and quotation
Form PPT and CPT are due on the same date as the corresponding federal income returns are required to be filed as provided under federal law. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, the return will be due the following business day. Taxpayers whose business privilege tax is calculated to be $100 or less are not required to file a Business Privilege Tax Return (BPTIN/CPT/PPT).
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Arkansas: ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX REPORTNot verified yetALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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EXTENSIONS: Acts 1046 and 1140 of 1991 eliminated the opportunity to request an extension. ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Arkansas: ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX REPORT$150
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If this report is timely filed, all limited liability companies are liable for only the $150.00 payment.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

On or before May 1.
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ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

California: Annual Tax$800
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LLCs classified as disregarded entities or as partnerships are subject to an $800 annual tax.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

File and pay the annual tax payment by the 15th day of the 4th month of the LLC’s tax year.
Source and quotation
FTB 3522, LLC Tax Voucher. File and pay the annual tax payment by the 15th day of the 4th month of the LLC’s tax year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

California: minimum franchise tax$800
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Your minimum franchise tax ($800) is due the first quarter of each accounting period
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

The $800 minimum is due in the first quarter of each accounting period. Newly incorporated or qualified corporations are exempt from the minimum in their first year.
Source and quotation
Your minimum franchise tax ($800) is due the first quarter of each accounting period You must pay the tax whether your corporation is active, inactive, operates at a loss, or files a return for a short period (less than 12 months) Newly incorporated or qualified corporations are not required to pay the minimum franchise tax in their first year
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Delaware: Corporate Annual Report$50
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Non-Exempt Domestic Corporations – $50.00.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year are due annually on or before March 1st and are required to be filed online.
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All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year are due annually on or before March 1st and are required to be filed online.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

District of Columbia: Corporate franchise taxNot verified yetCalendar-year returns: April 15. Fiscal-year returns: fifteenth day of the fourth month after the tax year closes. Next business day when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.
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For calendar year filers (with tax years ending on December 31st), the original due date is April 15th. If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day. ... For fiscal year filers, the return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the tax year closes. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Illinois: ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAXNot verified yetNot verified yet
Louisiana: corporation franchise taxNot verified yetRepealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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The franchise tax has been repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Massachusetts: Corporate exciseNot verified yetS corporations: fifteenth day of the third month following the taxable year; other business corporations: fifteenth day of the fourth month.
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an S corporation, as defined under section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of each taxable year, and any other business corporation shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of each taxable year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Mississippi: franchise taxNot verified yetOn or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the accounting year, including short years; next business day if Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
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The Mississippi combination return of corporate income and franchise tax must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the accounting year. A short taxable year is considered a taxable year and must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the short fiscal year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return is due the next business day.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Nebraska: biennial occupation tax reportsNot verified yetDomestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.
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Domestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

New Jersey: Corporation Business TaxNot verified yetReturns and payments, except estimated payments, are due the fifteenth day of the month following the month the federal corporate return is originally due; following business day for weekends or legal holidays.
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New Jersey Corporation Business Tax returns and payments, except estimated payments, are due the 15th day of the month following the month the federal corporate income tax return is originally due. If the due date falls on a weekend or a legal holiday, the return and payment are due on the following business day.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

New Mexico: Corporate franchise tax$50
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Taxpayers must use form CIT-1, Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return to report the $50 annual Franchise Tax.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

CIT-1 annually by the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the tax year.
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If you are a business, you must annually file Form CIT-1, New Mexico Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return. The return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the tax year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

North Carolina: franchise taxNot verified yetAnnually on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the income year; full franchise-tax payment is due then without regard to filing extensions.
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Corporations must file returns annually on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the income year. The return is filed as a part of a joint franchise and income tax return. Payment of the entire amount of franchise tax is required by the statutory due date of the return, without regard to extensions.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Oklahoma: Franchise TaxNot verified yetNo Oklahoma franchise tax filing requirement for tax year 2024 and beyond.
Source and quotation
Tax year 2023 is the last year that franchise tax returns will be required to be filed. Starting with tax year 2024 and beyond, there will be no Oklahoma franchise tax filing requirement.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Oregon: Corporation excise taxNot verified yetReturns are due the 15th day of the month following the federal corporation return due date; next business day for a weekend or state holiday. Estimated payments may be due earlier.
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Oregon corporation returns are due the 15th day of the month following the due date of your federal corporation return. ... If a due date falls on a weekend or state holiday, the return is due the next business day.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Rhode Island: Corporate TaxNot verified yetRI-1120C: fifteenth day of the fourth month after year end, except June 30 year ends use the third month. RI-1065/RI-1120S: fifteenth day of the third month, except single-member LLCs with non-June 30 year ends use the fourth month.
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Form RI-1120C: For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year. For June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year (September 15). Form RI-1065 and RI-1120S: For all filers except for single-member LLC filers, Forms RI-1065 and RI-1120S are due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year. For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end single-member LLC filers, Form RI-1065 is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

South Carolina: License FeeNot verified yetC corporations: fifteenth day of the fourth month after tax-year end. S corporations: fifteenth day of the third month after tax-year end.
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C Corporation | SC1120 | Yes | April 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the tax year S Corporation | SC1120S | Yes | March 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the tax year
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Tennessee: franchise taxNot verified yetFifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of books and records; April 15 for a January–December year.
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Annual | 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your books and records. For businesses with a January 1 - December 31 calendar year, this tax is due on April 15 of the following year.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Texas: Franchise TaxNot verified yetMay 15 annually; next business day if May 15 is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Beginning with 2024 reports, entities at or below the no-tax-due threshold still file an annual information report but need not file a franchise tax report.
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effective for reports due in 2024, taxable entities with total revenue at or below the no tax due threshold are no longer required to file a Franchise Tax Report but must continue to file an information report each year. Franchise tax reports are due on May 15 each year. If May 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the due date.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Wyoming: Annual license taxNot verified yetFirst day of the anniversary month of formation or qualification; may be filed up to 120 days early.
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The annual report due date for all registered business entities (with the exception of Statutory Trusts) is based on the anniversary month of formation. For example, if your business registers or qualifies on January 15th, your annual report due date will be January 1st of each year. An annual report may be filed up to one hundred and twenty (120) days before its due date.
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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency names are retained below: an annual license tax, occupation tax or corporate excise is not relabeled as a franchise tax. Read any repeal or exception wording before using a fee or deadline. Unlisted states have not been confirmed tax-free.

Alabama

Agency’s filing or tax name

Alabama Business Privilege Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Form PPT and CPT are due on the same date as the corresponding federal income returns are required to be filed as provided under federal law. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, the return will be due the following business day. Taxpayers whose business privilege tax is calculated to be $100 or less are not required to file a Business Privilege Tax Return (BPTIN/CPT/PPT).
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc; corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every corporation, limited liability entity, and disregarded entity doing business in Alabama or organized, incorporated, qualified, or registered under the laws of Alabama is required to file an Alabama Business Privilege Tax Return.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

Forms PPT and CPT are due with the corresponding federal income returns. Weekend or state-holiday deadlines move to the next business day.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Form PPT and CPT are due on the same date as the corresponding federal income returns are required to be filed as provided under federal law. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday, the return will be due the following business day. Taxpayers whose business privilege tax is calculated to be $100 or less are not required to file a Business Privilege Tax Return (BPTIN/CPT/PPT).
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Arkansas

Agency’s filing or tax name

ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX REPORT

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
EXTENSIONS: Acts 1046 and 1140 of 1991 eliminated the opportunity to request an extension. ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All domestic and foreign corporations
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
EXTENSIONS: Acts 1046 and 1140 of 1991 eliminated the opportunity to request an extension. ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Foreign entity notes

Domestic and foreign corporations file; corporations exempt under A.C.A. § 26-54-102 are excluded.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All domestic and foreign corporations, associations, organizations, and companies constituting a separate legal entity of relationship with the purpose of obtaining a privilege or franchise which is not allowed to them as individuals except those exempted by A.C.A. § 26-54-102.
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Agency’s filing or tax name

ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX REPORT

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All domestic and foreign corporations, associations, organizations, and companies constituting a separate legal entity
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

On or before May 1.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
ALL REPORTS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 1.
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Published fee or tax amount

$150

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If this report is timely filed, all limited liability companies are liable for only the $150.00 payment.
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California

Agency’s filing or tax name

Annual Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
FTB 3522, LLC Tax Voucher. File and pay the annual tax payment by the 15th day of the 4th month of the LLC’s tax year.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
LLCs classified as disregarded entities or as partnerships are subject to an $800 annual tax.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

File and pay the annual tax payment by the 15th day of the 4th month of the LLC’s tax year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
FTB 3522, LLC Tax Voucher. File and pay the annual tax payment by the 15th day of the 4th month of the LLC’s tax year.
Official source

Published fee or tax amount

$800

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
LLCs classified as disregarded entities or as partnerships are subject to an $800 annual tax.
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Foreign entity notes

Foreign LLCs registering or commencing business after the 15th day of the fourth month must pay immediately when they commence business or register, whichever is first.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Existing foreign LLCs that register or commence business in California after the 15th day of the 4th month of their tax year must pay the annual tax by one of the following, whichever occurs first: Immediately when they commence business in California. When they register with SOS.
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Agency’s filing or tax name

Minimum franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Your minimum franchise tax ($800) is due the first quarter of each accounting period You must pay the tax whether your corporation is active, inactive, operates at a loss, or files a return for a short period (less than 12 months) Newly incorporated or qualified corporations are not required to pay the minimum franchise tax in their first year
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every corporation that is incorporated, registered, or doing business in California must pay the $800 minimum franchise tax.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

The $800 minimum is due in the first quarter of each accounting period. Newly incorporated or qualified corporations are exempt from the minimum in their first year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Your minimum franchise tax ($800) is due the first quarter of each accounting period You must pay the tax whether your corporation is active, inactive, operates at a loss, or files a return for a short period (less than 12 months) Newly incorporated or qualified corporations are not required to pay the minimum franchise tax in their first year
Official source

Published fee or tax amount

$800

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Your minimum franchise tax ($800) is due the first quarter of each accounting period
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Delaware

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporate Annual Report

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year are due annually on or before March 1st and are required to be filed online.
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Covered entity types

Corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year are due annually on or before March 1st and are required to be filed online.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All active Domestic Corporation Annual Reports and Franchise Taxes for the prior year are due annually on or before March 1st and are required to be filed online.
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Published fee or tax amount

$50

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Non-Exempt Domestic Corporations – $50.00.
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District of Columbia

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporate franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For calendar year filers (with tax years ending on December 31st), the original due date is April 15th. If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day. ... For fiscal year filers, the return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the tax year closes. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every corporation or financial institution must file a Corporate Franchise Tax Return (form D-20), including small businesses, professional corporations, and S corporations, if they carry on or engage in any trade, business, or commercial activity in the District of Columbia (DC) or receive income from DC sources.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

Calendar-year returns: April 15. Fiscal-year returns: fifteenth day of the fourth month after the tax year closes. Next business day when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
For calendar year filers (with tax years ending on December 31st), the original due date is April 15th. If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day. ... For fiscal year filers, the return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month after the tax year closes. If that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the return is due on the next business day.
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Illinois

Agency’s filing or tax name

ANNUAL FRANCHISE TAX

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Annual Report BCA 14.05-Domestic
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Covered entity types

Corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Annual Report BCA 14.05-Domestic
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Louisiana

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporation franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The franchise tax has been repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Is the corporation franchise tax repealed?
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

Repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The franchise tax has been repealed for franchise tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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Massachusetts

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporate excise

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an S corporation, as defined under section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of each taxable year, and any other business corporation shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of each taxable year.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
All domestic and foreign corporations with nexus in Massachusetts are subject to the corporate excise.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

S corporations: fifteenth day of the third month following the taxable year; other business corporations: fifteenth day of the fourth month.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an S corporation, as defined under section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended and in effect for the taxable year, shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of each taxable year, and any other business corporation shall file a return on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of each taxable year.
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Mississippi

Agency’s filing or tax name

Franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The Mississippi combination return of corporate income and franchise tax must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the accounting year. A short taxable year is considered a taxable year and must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the short fiscal year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return is due the next business day.
Official source

Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every corporation domesticated or qualified to do business in Mississippi must file a return even if the corporation is inactive or not otherwise engaged in business.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

On or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the accounting year, including short years; next business day if Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The Mississippi combination return of corporate income and franchise tax must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the accounting year. A short taxable year is considered a taxable year and must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 4th month following the close of the short fiscal year. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return is due the next business day.
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Nebraska

Agency’s filing or tax name

Biennial occupation tax reports

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Domestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Domestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.
Official source

Rule, exceptions or repeal

Domestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Domestic and Foreign Business Corporations and Professional Corporations biennial occupation tax reports are due in the even numbered years by March 1, delinquent April 15.
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New Jersey

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporation Business Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
New Jersey Corporation Business Tax returns and payments, except estimated payments, are due the 15th day of the month following the month the federal corporate income tax return is originally due. If the due date falls on a weekend or a legal holiday, the return and payment are due on the following business day.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The tax applies to all domestic corporations and all foreign corporations having a taxable status unless specifically exempt.
Official source

Rule, exceptions or repeal

Returns and payments, except estimated payments, are due the fifteenth day of the month following the month the federal corporate return is originally due; following business day for weekends or legal holidays.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
New Jersey Corporation Business Tax returns and payments, except estimated payments, are due the 15th day of the month following the month the federal corporate income tax return is originally due. If the due date falls on a weekend or a legal holiday, the return and payment are due on the following business day.
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New Mexico

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporate franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If you are a business, you must annually file Form CIT-1, New Mexico Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return. The return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the tax year.
Official source

Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
New Mexico Corporate Franchise Tax is the obligation of every domestic and foreign corporation, including S corporations, that either engages in business in New Mexico or exercises its corporate franchise in this state, whether actively engaged in business or not.
Official source

Rule, exceptions or repeal

CIT-1 annually by the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the tax year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If you are a business, you must annually file Form CIT-1, New Mexico Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return. The return is due on the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of the tax year.
Official source

Published fee or tax amount

$50

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Taxpayers must use form CIT-1, Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return to report the $50 annual Franchise Tax.
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Foreign entity notes

Applies to domestic and foreign corporations, including S corporations, even when inactive if exercising the corporate franchise.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
New Mexico Corporate Franchise Tax is the obligation of every domestic and foreign corporation, including S corporations, that either engages in business in New Mexico or exercises its corporate franchise in this state, whether actively engaged in business or not.
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North Carolina

Agency’s filing or tax name

Franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Corporations must file returns annually on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the income year. The return is filed as a part of a joint franchise and income tax return. Payment of the entire amount of franchise tax is required by the statutory due date of the return, without regard to extensions.
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Franchise or privilege tax on domestic and foreign corporations. An annual franchise or privilege tax is imposed on a corporation doing business in this State for the privilege of doing business in this State and for the continuance of articles of incorporation or domestication of each corporation in this State.
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

Annually on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the income year; full franchise-tax payment is due then without regard to filing extensions.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Corporations must file returns annually on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the end of the income year. The return is filed as a part of a joint franchise and income tax return. Payment of the entire amount of franchise tax is required by the statutory due date of the return, without regard to extensions.
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Oklahoma

Agency’s filing or tax name

Franchise Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Tax year 2023 is the last year that franchise tax returns will be required to be filed. Starting with tax year 2024 and beyond, there will be no Oklahoma franchise tax filing requirement.
Official source

Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Oklahoma Franchise tax is ending.
Official source

Rule, exceptions or repeal

No Oklahoma franchise tax filing requirement for tax year 2024 and beyond.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Tax year 2023 is the last year that franchise tax returns will be required to be filed. Starting with tax year 2024 and beyond, there will be no Oklahoma franchise tax filing requirement.
Official source

Foreign entity notes

Foreign corporations, including nonprofits, still pay the registered-agent fee using Form 200-R.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The Oklahoma Tax Commission collects a Registered Agent's Fee on behalf of the Secretary of State for foreign corporations, including non-profits. How will this be affected? Registered Agent's Fees can now be paid by completing Form 200-R.
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Oregon

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporation excise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Oregon corporation returns are due the 15th day of the month following the due date of your federal corporation return. ... If a due date falls on a weekend or state holiday, the return is due the next business day.
Official source

Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
If a corporation is doing business in Oregon, they generally must file an excise tax return for the privilege of doing business in Oregon. Excise tax is measured by net income. Excise tax fil­ers are subject to corporation minimum tax.
Official source

Rule, exceptions or repeal

Returns are due the 15th day of the month following the federal corporation return due date; next business day for a weekend or state holiday. Estimated payments may be due earlier.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Oregon corporation returns are due the 15th day of the month following the due date of your federal corporation return. ... If a due date falls on a weekend or state holiday, the return is due the next business day.
Official source

Foreign entity notes

Registration alone does not create a tax filing requirement; not doing business and having no Oregon-source income means no return is required. Income-tax-only filers do not owe minimum excise.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Registering your corporation with the Secretary of State office or with the Department of Consumer and Business Services Insurance Division doesn't create a tax filing requirement. If you are not doing business in Oregon and don't have income from an Oregon source, you don't need to file a tax return in Oregon. ... Income tax fil­ers are not subject to corporation minimum excise tax.
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Rhode Island

Agency’s filing or tax name

Corporate Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Form RI-1120C: For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year. For June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year (September 15). Form RI-1065 and RI-1120S: For all filers except for single-member LLC filers, Forms RI-1065 and RI-1120S are due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year. For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end single-member LLC filers, Form RI-1065 is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc; corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Every business corporation, joint stock company or association exercising corporation functions or otherwise doing business in this state is required to file an annual tax return
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

RI-1120C: fifteenth day of the fourth month after year end, except June 30 year ends use the third month. RI-1065/RI-1120S: fifteenth day of the third month, except single-member LLCs with non-June 30 year ends use the fourth month.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Form RI-1120C: For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year. For June 30 fiscal year end filers, Form RI-1120C is due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year (September 15). Form RI-1065 and RI-1120S: For all filers except for single-member LLC filers, Forms RI-1065 and RI-1120S are due on or before the fifteenth day of the third month following the close of the taxable year. For calendar year and non-June 30 fiscal year end single-member LLC filers, Form RI-1065 is due on or before the fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of the taxable year.
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South Carolina

Agency’s filing or tax name

License Fee

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
C Corporation | SC1120 | Yes | April 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the tax year S Corporation | SC1120S | Yes | March 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the tax year
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Covered entity types

Corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
a domestic corporation remains in business until it closes its account with the SCSOS, and a foreign corporation may not withdraw from the State until it obtains a certificate of withdrawal
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

C corporations: fifteenth day of the fourth month after tax-year end. S corporations: fifteenth day of the third month after tax-year end.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
C Corporation | SC1120 | Yes | April 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 4th month after the end of the tax year S Corporation | SC1120S | Yes | March 15th if a calendar year end filer or the 15th day of the 3rd month after the end of the tax year
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Tennessee

Agency’s filing or tax name

Franchise tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Annual | 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your books and records. For businesses with a January 1 - December 31 calendar year, this tax is due on April 15 of the following year.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc; corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
payable if you are incorporated, domesticated, qualified, or otherwise registered through the Secretary of State to do business in Tennessee
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

Fifteenth day of the fourth month following the close of books and records; April 15 for a January–December year.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Annual | 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your books and records. For businesses with a January 1 - December 31 calendar year, this tax is due on April 15 of the following year.
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Texas

Agency’s filing or tax name

Franchise Tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
effective for reports due in 2024, taxable entities with total revenue at or below the no tax due threshold are no longer required to file a Franchise Tax Report but must continue to file an information report each year. Franchise tax reports are due on May 15 each year. If May 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the due date.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc; corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Each taxable entity formed in Texas or doing business in Texas must file and pay franchise tax. These entities include: corporations; limited liability companies (LLCs), including single member LLCs (SMLLCs) and series LLCs;
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

May 15 annually; next business day if May 15 is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Beginning with 2024 reports, entities at or below the no-tax-due threshold still file an annual information report but need not file a franchise tax report.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
effective for reports due in 2024, taxable entities with total revenue at or below the no tax due threshold are no longer required to file a Franchise Tax Report but must continue to file an information report each year. Franchise tax reports are due on May 15 each year. If May 15 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the next business day becomes the due date.
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Wyoming

Agency’s filing or tax name

Annual license tax

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The annual report due date for all registered business entities (with the exception of Statutory Trusts) is based on the anniversary month of formation. For example, if your business registers or qualifies on January 15th, your annual report due date will be January 1st of each year. An annual report may be filed up to one hundred and twenty (120) days before its due date.
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Covered entity types

Llc; foreign llc; corporation; foreign corporation

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
How are annual report fees calculated for domestic and foreign profit corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and registered limited liability partnerships?
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Rule, exceptions or repeal

First day of the anniversary month of formation or qualification; may be filed up to 120 days early.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
The annual report due date for all registered business entities (with the exception of Statutory Trusts) is based on the anniversary month of formation. For example, if your business registers or qualifies on January 15th, your annual report due date will be January 1st of each year. An annual report may be filed up to one hundred and twenty (120) days before its due date.
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