Your hub for Texas taxes: no state income tax, plus free calculators for take-home pay, self-employment tax, quarterly estimates, and salary conversion.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
In Texas, the only taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), because there is no broad state income tax on wages. Texas has no state income tax, a provision enshrined in the state constitution. The state generates revenue primarily through sales tax (6.25% + local), property taxes, and oil and gas production taxes.
| Tax | 2026 Rate / Detail |
|---|---|
| Texas State Income Tax | No state income tax |
| Texas State Sales Tax (base) | 6.25% |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (progressive brackets) |
| Social Security | 6.2% on first $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% above $200,000) |
| Federal Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 / hour |
| State Tax Authority | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
No. Texas is one of the nine states with no broad state income tax on wages. Texas has no state income tax, a provision enshrined in the state constitution. The state generates revenue primarily through sales tax (6.25% + local), property taxes, and oil and gas production taxes.
Because Texas has no state income tax, the taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45%). Use the take-home pay calculator to estimate your net pay.
Texas has no state income tax, so self-employment income is not subject to state income tax. Self-employed workers still owe federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax. See the self-employment tax calculator above.
Yes, for federal taxes. Even without state income tax, self-employed Texas residents who expect to owe federal tax generally make quarterly estimated payments to the IRS. The quarterly tax calculator estimates the amounts and due dates.
The Texas statewide base sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local jurisdictions may add their own rates.