Texas Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Texas has no state income tax. Employees pay federal income tax and FICA only.
2026 Texas tax rates · FICA · Federal W-4 only
State Income Tax
No state income tax
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Federal W-4 only
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Texas Tax Guide
Texas Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees only pay federal income tax and FICA — there is no state withholding required.
Texas is the most populous no-income-tax state. With over 30 million residents, it proves large states can thrive without income tax.
Texas compensates with property taxes (among the highest in the US) and a 6.25% state sales tax.
Texas Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxNo state income tax
Tax TypeNo income tax
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormFederal W-4 only
FAQ
Texas payroll tax questions
Does Texas have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees who live and work in Texas pay zero state income tax on their wages. They still owe federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
What taxes do Texas employees pay on their paycheck?
Texas employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Texas employees use?
Texas employees only need to complete the federal W-4 form — there is no state income tax withholding form because Texas has no income tax.
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