Drake Tax - TX - Franchise Report EF Message 0036 Web File Number

Texas uses the term “Web File Number” for any number that is issued for electronically submitting various taxes or reports, however, the only prefix that is allowed for e-filing the Texas Franchise Tax report is “XT" followed by six numbers. A number that begins with FQ is not used for filing or paying a Franchise Tax Report. Numbers that begin with "FQ" are only used for submitting the Franchise Questionnaire. See the TX Comptroller's video for details.

To clear EF Message 0036, you must enter a valid web file number that begins with XT and contains exactly 6 numbers following the XT. If you do not have this number available, contact the Texas DOR at (800) 442-3453 to request a duplicate notification letter or have the taxpayer retrieve it over the phone (after verification).

Per the TX Comptroller:

"Call 800-442-3453, enter the taxpayer number when prompted and choose option number 1. Our automated system will require identifying information, such as total revenue from a prior report or last payment amount (if greater than zero), before releasing the Webfile number."