Texas Comptroller Announces Property, Sales, Excise, Franchise Tax Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Wildfires

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts March 1 announced relief for taxpayers impacted by recent disasters in Texas, for corporate income, sales and use, excise, and property tax purposes. The Governor has issued a proclamation, dated Feb. 27, declaring a state of disaster in a certain number of counties based on the existence of wildfires that pose an imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property. Taxpayers affected by the disaster may be eligible for an extension of time to file and pay taxes due. Extensions are available upon request only. To request an ...