What Is Franchise and Excise Tax? How It Differs from Income Tax and Sales Tax

Send us Fan MailIncome tax, sales tax, franchise tax, and excise tax can sound similar, but they serve very different purposes. Understanding how each tax works can help business owners avoid surprises, stay compliant, and better understand their tax responsibilities. In this video, we discuss: • What income tax is and how it is based on taxable income or profit • How sales tax differs from income tax and why it is collected from customers • What franchise and excise taxes are and how they differ • How state franchise taxes may be based on net worth, capital, assets, revenue, or other formulas • How state excise tax is generally based on business earnings • Why franchise and excise tax rules vary significantly from state to state • When franchise and excise taxes are generally reported and paid • How a tax compliance calendar can help prevent missed deadlines and unnecessary penalties If you're unsure which taxes apply to your business, don't assume the rules are the same everywhere. Understanding your state's requirements and working with a tax professional can help you stay compliant. Know your taxes. Stay compliant. Protect your business. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Income Tax, Sales Tax, Franchise Tax, and Excise Tax 00:27 – Welcome to Biz Help for You 00:40 – What Are Franchise and Excise Taxes? 00:59 – Understanding Income Tax 01:22 – How Sales Tax Works 01:48 – Introduction to Franchise and Excise Taxes 02:18 – How Franchise and Excise Taxes Vary by State 02:43 – Franchise Tax vs. Excise Tax 02:56 – Understanding State Excise Tax 03:11 – How Excise Tax Is Calculated 03:54 – What Is Franchise Tax? 04:08 – How Franchise Tax May Be Calculated 05:03 – Franchise Tax Rules Vary by State 05:41 – When Are Franchise and Excise Taxes Paid? 06:16 – Simple Ways to Remember the Differences 06:47 – Creating a Tax Compliance Calendar 07:10 – Why You Should Check Your State Requirements 07:26 – How ABandP Can Help 07:46 – Final Thoughts 08:11 – Building a Stronger, More Profitable Business 08:54 – Thank You for Listening Support the showResources: https://affordablebookkeepingandpayroll.com/resource-opt-in Become a supporter of the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1522381/support