Texas Tax Tables
Texas Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the Texas Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our Texas Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official Texas tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the Texas Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching Texas Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How Texas Calculates Income Tax
Texas uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for Texas returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
What Is Contained in the Texas Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components Texas uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how Texas calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how Texas’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our Texas Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about unemployment taxes in Texas?
Employers pay state unemployment tax (SUTA), but it doesn’t affect employee paychecks.
How does the absence of income tax affect retirees in Texas?
Retirees benefit since pensions, IRAs, and Social Security are untaxed at the state level.
What is the Texas franchise tax rate?
For 2025, typically 0.375% for retail/wholesale and 0.75% for other businesses over $2.47 million in revenue.
Does Texas tax Social Security benefits?
No. Social Security benefits are only federally taxable, if at all.
Where can I find local Texas tax rates?
See the Texas Tax Calculator or your local county website for property and sales rates.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.