🧮 Calculate Your Texas Freelancer Taxes
Select Texas in the state dropdown (or leave blank — Texas = $0 state tax).
Open the Calculator →Texas Freelancer Tax Rates 2026
As a Texas-based 1099 contractor, you only owe federal taxes. No Texas state income tax, no Texas franchise tax for sole proprietors.
| Tax Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Employment Tax | 15.3% | Federal — Social Security + Medicare |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Progressive brackets, standard deduction applied |
| Texas State Income Tax | 0% | Texas has NO state income tax ✓ |
| Texas Franchise Tax | $0 | Sole proprietors exempt ✓ |
Texas vs California: Tax Savings for Freelancers
| Annual Income | Texas Total Tax | California Total Tax | TX Savings vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $9,816 | $12,714 | +$2,898/yr saved |
| $75,000 | $15,905 | $20,555 | +$4,650/yr saved |
| $100,000 | $23,292 | $30,012 | +$6,720/yr saved |
| $150,000 | $38,283 | $49,443 | +$11,160/yr saved |
Texas Freelancer Tax FAQ
Does Texas have a state income tax for freelancers?
No. Texas has no state personal income tax. Freelancers and independent contractors in Texas only pay federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax. This makes Texas one of the most tax-friendly states for remote workers and freelancers in the US.
Do Texas freelancers still pay quarterly estimated taxes?
Yes — but only federal quarterly taxes to the IRS. There are no Texas state estimated tax payments. Federal payments are due: April 15 (Q1), June 16 (Q2), September 15 (Q3), and January 15, 2027 (Q4). Pay at irs.gov/payments.