Form 05-164 at a glance
What it is: Form 05-164 is the Texas Franchise Tax Extension Request.
Where and when to file: Mail the original to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, P.O. Box 149348, Austin, TX 78714-9348.
A filled-in Form 05-164 example: a company asks for an extension
How to fill out Form 05-164, box by box
Taxpayer, address and report year
Enter the Taxpayer number, Due date and Report year.
Enter the Taxpayer name, Mailing address and City.
Blacken circle if the address has changed.
Combined report
Blacken circle if this is a combined report.
If this extension is for a combined group, you must also complete and submit Form 05-165.
Extension payment
In Box 1, enter the Extension payment in Dollars and cents.
If an online extension payment is made, the taxable entity should NOT submit a paper Extension Request (Form 05-164).
Taxpayers who paid $10,000 or more during the preceding fiscal year (Sept. 1 thru Aug. 31) are required to electronically pay their franchise tax (checked November 7, 2026).
Signing and mailing
Print or type name, Area code and phone number.
Sign to declare that the information in this document and any attachments is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Mail the original to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, P.O. Box 149348, Austin, TX 78714-9348.
More rules for Form 05-164
Instructions for each report year are online at www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/forms. If you have any questions, call 800-252-1381.
Sources
[1] Form 05-164, Texas Franchise Tax Extension Request, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (the Official source link on this page).