TXTax year 2026Rules US-TX-2026-v1
Texas Paycheck & Income Tax 2026
Texas has no personal income tax, so wages are taxed only by federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Texas state unemployment tax is paid by employers and may not be deducted from paychecks.
Last reviewed 8 October 2026 · Estimate only, not tax advice
Texas rules used for 2026
- No state income tax withholding and no employee state payroll deductions.
- Employers pay state unemployment tax on the first $9,000 of each employee’s wages.
- Texas does have sales and property taxes, which are not part of a paycheck calculation.
Example: $75,000 salary, single
Federal income tax $7,676, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, no state income tax — about $61,587 a year ($5,132 a month).
Official sources
- Fiscal Notes: Texas has no personal income tax — Texas Comptroller
- Unemployment tax basics — Texas Workforce Commission