Texas income tax calculator

Texas doesn’t tax wages. Here is what you do pay, and how much more you keep than in other states.

Your income

Wages or salary

2026 rules, simplified. Saved in this browser only.

TEXAS · 2026EASYTAXCALC
Texas income tax
$0
Income$80,000
Texas tax$0
Federal income tax$8,770
Social Security & Medicare$6,120
Take-home pay$65,110

No state income tax. Ranks #7 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).

Texas income tax in 2026

Texas has no personal income tax; property taxes are relatively high instead.

This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Texas Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.

Questions people ask

Does Texas have a state income tax?

Texas has no personal income tax; property taxes are relatively high instead.

What taxes do I still pay in Texas?

Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply in full. States without an income tax usually lean more on sales, property or business taxes.

Do I file a state return in Texas?

Not for wages. If you earned income in another state that taxes it, you may have to file there as a non-resident.

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