No state income tax does not mean no tax exposure. Texas franchise tax, high property taxes, and federal obligations leave DFW business owners significant room for optimization.
No state income tax. Texas has a franchise (margin) tax on businesses with revenue over $2.47M. Attractive for relocation but franchise tax still needs optimization.
No local income tax. Texas franchise tax (0.375%-0.75% of margin) is the key business-level tax.
A DFW real estate investor with a $12M portfolio was using straight-line depreciation on all properties. After cost segregation studies on five properties and entity restructuring, first-year tax savings exceeded $220,000.
Reduce Texas franchise tax through proper margin calculations, entity structuring, and available exclusions.
Learn more →Reclassify building components to 5, 7, or 15-year property for accelerated depreciation and massive first-year deductions.
Learn more →Optimize your business structure across LLCs, S-Corps, and holding companies to minimize tax exposure and maximize protection.
Learn more →Go beyond a basic 401(k). Cash balance plans, defined benefit plans, and hybrid structures multiply your tax-advantaged savings.
Learn more →Deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment, vehicles, and assets in the year they are placed in service.
Learn more →We serve Dallas-Fort Worth business owners remotely with the same depth as a local firm. Our Tax Intelligence Framework starts with a comprehensive review of your financials, entity structure, and current tax position. We then build a custom strategy and implement it.
We work alongside your existing CPA, not replacing them. Learn more about our tax strategy service or read about how we work alongside your CPA.
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