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Texas Income Tax Calculator 2023-2024

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If you make $70,000 a year living in Texas you will be taxed $7,660. Your average tax rate is 10.94% and your marginal tax rate is 22%. This marginal tax rate means that your immediate additional income will be taxed at this rate.

Use our income tax calculator to estimate how much tax you might pay on your taxable income. Your tax is $0 if your income is less than the 2023-2024 standard deduction determined by your filing status and whether you’re age 65 or older and/or blind.

After-Tax Income

$62,340

Federal taxes
Marginal tax rate 22%
Effective tax rate
10.94%
Federal income tax $7,660
State taxes
Marginal tax rate 0%
Effective tax rate
0%
Texas state tax $0
Gross income $70,000
Total income tax -$7,660
After-Tax Income $62,340
Disclaimer: Calculations are estimates based on tax rates as of Jan. 2023 and data from the Tax Foundation. These rates are subject to change. Check the IRS website for the latest information about income taxes and your state tax website for state-specific information. Our calculator doesn’t consider both 401k and IRA deductions due to the tax law limitations. Please note, the amount of your IRA deductions may vary. You should speak with a tax professional to determine your tax situation.

What You Need To Know About Texas State Taxes

Texas is one of seven states that don’t have an individual income tax. The other states without an individual income tax are:

  • Alaska
  • Florida
  • Nevada
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Wyoming

Washington and New Hampshire charge a state income tax only on investment income and capital gains.

Instead of taxing income, Texas generates revenue from sales and use tax, property tax and corporate income tax. According to the Tax Foundation, Texas has the sixth-lowest tax burden among the 50 states and D.C. for the calendar year 2022 (the latest available data).

Sales Tax and Sales Tax Rates

Texas charges a sales and use tax of 6.25% on retail sales, leases and rentals unless the item or service is exempt. Items that are exempt from sales and use taxes include groceries, vitamins and over-the-counter medicines. Localities may charge up to an additional 2% tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%.

Franchise Income Tax

Texas imposes a franchise tax, which is a tax on certain entities formed, organized or doing business in the state. Among the entities that may be taxed are:

  • Corporations
  • Limited liability companies (LLCs)
  • Banks
  • S corporations
  • Professional corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Other legal entities

The state taxes a corporation based on its business type, income threshold and deductions. The franchise tax rate ranges from 0.331% to 0.75% on gross revenue for tax years 2022 and 2023.

Property Tax and Exemptions

The state of Texas doesn’t assess a property tax on real estate, but all of its localities do.

The state does provide exemptions that reduce property taxes for qualified owners. Homeowners, veterans, people with disabilities, senior citizens and charitable organizations may be eligible for property tax exemptions.

Inheritance and Estate Tax and Inheritance and Estate Tax Exemption

Texas does not have an inheritance or estate tax.

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Compare Your After-Tax Income To Other States

Income Tax Rate By State

View how much tax you may pay in other states based on the filing status and state entered above.

State Net Pay Effective State Tax Rate Rank
Alaska $ 62,340 0.00% 1
Florida $ 62,340 0.00% 1
Nevada $ 62,340 0.00% 1
New Hampshire $ 62,340 0.00% 1
South Dakota $ 62,340 0.00% 1
Enter household income you received, such as wages, unemployment, interest and dividends.
Choose the filing status you use when you file your tax return
Input the total of your itemized deductions, such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions, medical and dental expenses, and state taxes. If your total itemized deductions are less than the standard deduction, the calculator will use the standard deduction.
Enter your total 401k retirement contributions for 2022. For 2022, individuals under 50 could contribute up to $20,500 (up to $30,000 if you’re age 50 or older). The 2023 401(k) contribution limit for individuals under 50 is $22,500.
Enter your IRA contributions for 2022. For 2022, you could contribute up to $6,000, or up to $7,000 if you’re age 50 or older. IRA limits for 2023 have been escalated to $6,500, or your taxable income, for individuals under 50.
Enter how many dependents you will claim on your 2022 tax return
This calculator estimates the average tax rate as the federal income tax liability divided by the total gross income. Some calculators may use taxable income when calculating the average tax rate.
This calculator estimates the average tax rate as the state income tax liability divided by the total gross income. Some calculators may use taxable income when calculating the average tax rate.
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