The virus is spread from person to person through: 1  Direct contact, such as shaking hands. 2  Small droplets that form when a person sneezes or coughs. 3  Contact with objects such as handkerchiefs that have been in contact with fluids from an infected person's nose or throat.
Final Franchise Tax Reports. A Texas entity must file and pay its final franchise tax report in the year it plans to terminate, merge or withdraw with the Texas Secretary of Stateâs office. For out-of-state entities, the final report must be filed and paid within 60 days of that entity ceasing to have nexus in Texas.
Time Frame. Franchise tax forms are due, for Texas-based companies, no later than one year and 90 days following the date the company is registered with the state. Companies that are not based in Texas but do conduct business in Texas must file their franchise tax forms within one year and 90 days after the first date of business in the state. Companies that became liable for franchise tax after Oct. 4, 2009 were required to file a first annual report by May 17, 2010.