2026 Tax Tables

Texas Payroll Withholding Calculator (2026)

Texas is one of nine states with no state income tax. Texas employers only need to withhold federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare from employee wages — there is no Texas state income tax to calculate. This makes payroll withholding simpler than in most states, but federal withholding still requires accurate W-4 data and the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T tables.

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State Tax Rate

No state income tax

State W-4 Form

Not required

Tax Year

2026

Key Facts

  • No Texas state income tax — one of nine states with no income tax
  • Federal withholding still applies: income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%)
  • No Texas-specific W-4 form required
  • Texas does have other employment-related taxes (SUTA) assessed on the employer side

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Texas Withholding — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Texas have a state income tax?

No. Texas has no state income tax and is constitutionally prohibited from enacting one. Texas employees are only subject to federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withholding.

What payroll taxes does a Texas employer withhold?

Texas employers withhold federal income tax (based on the W-4 and IRS Pub 15-T), Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 in 2026), and Medicare (1.45%). There is no state income tax withholding.

Does Texas have a state W-4 form?

No. Since Texas has no state income tax, there is no Texas W-4. Employers only need the federal W-4 from employees.