Texas State Tax Guide
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Texas State Tax Guide
Texas does not levy a state personal income tax. Federal deadlines apply.
Extension rules
Extension type: Automatic — no action required
No state income tax return required. Business franchise tax reports (if applicable) are due May 15; extensions filed via Form 05-164.
Texas Key deadlines (tax year 2025, return filed in 2026)
- Filing deadline: Apr 15, 2026
- Extension request deadline: Apr 15, 2026
- Extended return deadline: Oct 15, 2026
- Payment deadline: Apr 15, 2026
Estimated payments
Texas has no state personal income tax. Deadlines shown are federal.
Payment rules
Texas does not collect personal income tax on wages, so there is no state balance to pay. Federal payments go to the IRS.
Payment options
Texas Refund Tracking
Processing time: Federal IRS timelines apply
Do I need to file?
Texas has no personal income tax on wages, so no state income tax return is required for wage income.
- Residents: No individual state income tax filing required.
- Part-year residents: Not applicable — Texas has no personal income tax.
- Nonresidents: Not applicable — Texas has no personal income tax.
- Businesses may owe Texas franchise tax if annualized revenue exceeds the no-tax-due threshold.
Official filing requirements — Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Thresholds change annually. Confirm your situation against current Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts guidance.
Filing methods
- No state income tax return required — file your federal return only
