Last Verified: January 31, 2026
To maintain the legal protections provided by your IRA LLC structure, you must keep the entity in "Good Standing" with the state of Texas. This requires submitting periodic informational updates and maintaining compliance with state Franchise Tax regulations. Failure to meet these requirements can lead to the administrative dissolution or termination of your IRA LLC, which may freeze your plan’s bank accounts and jeopardize the tax-advantaged status of your retirement assets.
Primary Filing: Franchise Tax Public Information Report (Form 05-102)
Due Date: May 15th.
Due date for first year filing: May 15th of the year following the year the IRA LLC was formed.
Earliest date you may file: January 1st of the report year.
State Filing Fee: $0.00
Late Penalty: $50.00 (Assessed automatically if the May 15 deadline is missed).
Portal: Texas Comptroller Webfile
All state-level filing fees for your IRA LLC must be paid directly from the LLC's capital to avoid prohibited transaction violations.
Online Filing: Use the IRA LLC’s business debit card for immediate processing through the state portal.
Mail Filing: If submitting by mail, use a physical check issued from the IRA LLC bank account.
Prohibited Act Warning: Paying operating expenses such as state fees with personal funds is an "Extension of Credit" to your retirement plan and may result in a prohibited transaction.
Texas applies a franchise tax on businesses only if their annualized total revenue exceeds a specific threshold.
Tax Threshold: For the 2026 report year, entities with annualized total revenue at or below $2.65 million do not owe franchise tax.
Mandatory Filing: While you may not owe tax, you must still file the Public Information Report (Form 05-102) annually to satisfy state requirements.
Discontinued Forms: The "No Tax Due" Information Report (Form 05-163) has been discontinued as of the 2024 report year. You satisfy the reporting requirement solely via the Public Information Report.
Non-Resident Addresses: If you utilize a commercial registered agent, their address will be associated with the account by default. We recommend updating this to your own address in the Comptroller’s records to ensure you receive tax notices directly.
You can verify if your entity has the "Right to Transact Business in Texas" at any time.
Search Tool: Texas Taxable Entity Search
What to look for: Search by your IRA LLC name or 11-digit Texas Taxpayer Number. The status should reflect "ACTIVE" to confirm all filings are current.
Address Updates: If your IRA LLC address or registered agent changes, it is your responsibility to notify both the Secretary of State and the State Comptroller.
If your IRA LLC has been terminated or its right to transact business has been forfeited due to a missed filing, you must follow the Texas reinstatement process:
While the State of Texas may send reminders via mail or email, it is the sole responsibility of the IRA LLC manager to ensure all filings are submitted by the mandated deadlines.
Automated Notices: Do not rely solely on state notices, as they may be sent to your registered agent or blocked by email filters.
Best Practice: Set a personal recurring calendar reminder for April 15th each year (one month before the deadline) to review your entity status and complete the filing.
Agency: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Phone: (800) 252-1386 (Status/Good Standing) or (800) 252-1381 (Franchise Tax)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13528, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-3528
This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as tax, legal, or investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult a qualified professional who can offer guidance based on their personal situation. Because state regulations, fees, and official portals change frequently, we cannot guarantee the absolute currency or accuracy of this data; always verify active guidelines directly with the appropriate state agency. If you spot a broken link or an outdated filing requirement, please submit a correction request through our help center portal to help us keep this resource sharp.