Texas

TX2026 Tax Data
Income Tax
N/A
Sales Tax
6.25%
Property Tax
1.67%

Income Tax Calculator

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No State Income Tax→

Sales Tax Calculator

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Property Tax Calculator

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Payroll Tax

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Texas Tax Overview 2026

Texas does not impose a state income tax. The state sales tax rate is 6.25% and property taxes average 1.67% of home value.

  • Sales Tax: Base rate 6.25%. Combined rate up to 8.25% with local taxes.
  • Groceries: Exempt from sales tax
  • Prescriptions: Exempt from sales tax
  • Clothing: Subject to sales tax
  • Property Tax: Effective rate of 1.67% on a median home value of $184,500

Compare Texas with Neighboring States

Oklahoma

Income: 4.8%

Sales: 4.50%

Arkansas

Income: 4.7%

Sales: 6.50%

Louisiana

Income: 4.3%

Sales: 4.45%

New Mexico

Income: 5.9%

Sales: 5.13%

Texas Tax FAQ

What is the income tax rate in Texas for 2026?

Texas does not impose a state income tax on wages. Some states may tax specific types of income like interest and dividends.

What is the sales tax rate in Texas?

The base state sales tax rate in Texas is 6.25%. With local taxes, the combined rate can reach up to 8.25%. Groceries are exempt from sales tax.

Does Texas tax retirement income?

Texas does not tax retirement income because it has no state income tax.

What is the standard deduction in Texas for 2026?

The standard deduction for single filers in Texas is $0 and $0 for married couples filing jointly.

How do Texas tax rates compare to other states?

Texas's top income tax rate of 0% is below the national average. Combined state and local sales tax rates in Texas are 6.25%. Use our comparison tools to see how Texas stacks up against neighboring states.