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Purpose: Determine if taxpayer is liable for the taxes owed by the previous owner.
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If you purchase an existing business and the previous owner owes taxes to the Comptroller's office, you will be held liable for the taxes owed by the previous owner.
A certificate stating the amount due or that no tax is due may be obtained in the following manner. The seller, the seller's assignee, or purchaser must make a written request for the certificate before the sale of the business is completed. See Section (e) of Rule 3.7 for complete information.
Did you purchase an existing business? Select Yes or No.
Select yes or no.Previous Owner's Texas Taxpayer Number: Enter the previous owner's taxpayer number.
Previous Owner's FEI Number: Enter the previous owner's federal employment identification number (FEIN).
Previous Owner's Trade Name: Enter the previous owner's trade name.
Previous Owner's Legal Name: Enter the previous owner's legal name.
Previous Owner's Address: Enter the previous owner's address.
Previous Owner's City: Enter the previous owner's city.
Previous Owner's State: Enter the previous owner's state.
Previous Owner's Zip Code: Enter the previous owner's Zip code.
Previous Owner's Telephone Number: Enter the previous owner's telephone number.
Purchase Price: Enter the purchase price. Enter whole dollars only.
Purchase Date: Enter the purchase date.
Check each of the following item(s) that you purchased. Select all that apply: Inventory, Real Estate, Corporate Stock, Equipment, Other.
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