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Texas Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
On $100,000 of 2026 self-employment profit, a single Texas sole proprietor with no other income owes about $22,365: $14,130 of self-employment tax, $8,235 of federal income tax, and no Texas income tax. That is 22.4% of profit, or $5,591 for each quarterly estimated payment.
Against its neighbors, the same $100,000 of profit costs $3,637 more in Oklahoma and $2,402 more in Louisiana.
- State income tax
- None on wages or self-employment income
- Texas tax on $100,000
- $0
- National rank
- $0 — tied with 9 others for lowest
- Set aside on $100,000
- 22.4%
- LLC filing fee
- $300
- State sales tax
- 6.25% + local
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Enter your net profit — revenue minus business expenses — to see how much to set aside and what to pay each quarter.
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Texas self-employment tax at common profit levels
2026 estimates for a single filer with no other income, using the standard deduction and no retirement or health insurance deductions. Texas does not tax this income, so every dollar here is federal; the neighbor comparison below shows what the same profit would cost next door.
| Profit | SE tax | Federal income tax | Total | Set aside | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $5,652 | $1,775 | $7,427 | 18.6% | $1,857 |
| $60,000 | $8,478 | $3,559 | $12,037 | 20.1% | $3,009 |
| $80,000 | $11,304 | $5,344 | $16,647 | 20.8% | $4,162 |
| $100,000 | $14,130 | $8,235 | $22,365 | 22.4% | $5,591 |
| $150,000 | $21,194 | $16,413 | $37,608 | 25.1% | $9,402 |
| $250,000 | $29,851 | $36,509 | $66,360 | 26.5% | $16,590 |
Texas vs its neighbors
The same $100,000 of 2026 profit for a single sole proprietor, run through each state's rules. Federal tax is the same everywhere, so the difference is state income tax. Against its neighbors, the same $100,000 of profit costs $3,637 more in Oklahoma and $2,402 more in Louisiana.
| State | State income tax | Total tax | Set aside | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $0 | $22,365 | 22.4% | — |
| Arkansas | $2,951 | $25,316 | 25.3% | +$2,951 |
| Louisiana | $2,402 | $24,766 | 24.8% | +$2,402 |
| New Mexico | $3,223 | $25,587 | 25.6% | +$3,223 |
| Oklahoma | $3,637 | $26,001 | 26.0% | +$3,637 |
How the gap changes with profit
Extra tax (+) or savings (−) for a single filer if the same business were based in each of its neighbors instead of Texas.
| Profit | Arkansas | Louisiana | New Mexico | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | +$888 | +$729 | +$631 | +$1,127 |
| $60,000 | +$1,576 | +$1,287 | +$1,455 | +$1,964 |
| $80,000 | +$2,263 | +$1,844 | +$2,329 | +$2,800 |
| $100,000 | +$2,951 | +$2,402 | +$3,223 | +$3,637 |
| $150,000 | +$4,958 | +$3,796 | +$5,500 | +$5,728 |
| $250,000 | +$8,503 | +$6,670 | +$10,286 | +$10,039 |
Married filing jointly
| Profit | Arkansas | Louisiana | New Mexico | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | +$768 | +$343 | +$21 | +$582 |
| $60,000 | +$1,455 | +$900 | +$618 | +$1,418 |
| $80,000 | +$2,143 | +$1,458 | +$1,401 | +$2,255 |
| $100,000 | +$2,831 | +$2,016 | +$2,244 | +$3,091 |
| $150,000 | +$4,837 | +$3,410 | +$4,442 | +$5,182 |
| $250,000 | +$8,382 | +$6,284 | +$9,137 | +$9,494 |
What's different about Texas for the self-employed
- Texas has no personal income tax. Franchise tax does not apply to sole proprietors.
- A single-member LLC owes no franchise tax at or below $2.65 million of annualized revenue (reports due 2026–27), but must still file an annual Public Information or Ownership Information Report.
- A single-member LLC is a taxable entity for Texas franchise tax even if it files as a sole proprietor federally; an unincorporated sole proprietorship is not.
- For 2026 and 2027 franchise tax reports the no-tax-due threshold is $2,650,000 of annualized total revenue; entities at or below it owe no franchise tax and file no No Tax Due Report, but must still file a Public Information Report (Form 05-102) or Ownership Information Report.
LLC fees and sales tax in Texas
- Forming an LLC: $300 state filing fee.
- Franchise Tax and Public Information Report: no fee, every year, due by May 15.
- Sales tax: 6.25% statewide, plus local rates in many cities and counties. Use the Sales Tax Calculator to price a sale.
A single-member LLC is taxed exactly like a sole proprietorship unless it elects S or C corporation status, so the self-employment tax figures on this page apply either way.
Texas self-employment tax FAQs
How much should I set aside for taxes if I'm self-employed in Texas?
For a single filer with no other income, about 20.1% of profit at $60,000, 22.4% at $100,000, and 25.1% at $150,000 for 2026. That is 3.6 points less than in Oklahoma, the costliest of its neighbors at 26.0%. Enter your own numbers in the calculator for a personal figure.
Does Texas tax self-employment income?
No. Texas has no personal income tax. Franchise tax does not apply to sole proprietors. Federal self-employment tax and federal income tax still apply.
What Texas business taxes still apply without an income tax?
A single-member LLC owes no franchise tax at or below $2.65 million of annualized revenue (reports due 2026–27), but must still file an annual Public Information or Ownership Information Report.
How much does an LLC cost in Texas?
The state filing fee to form an LLC is $300. Franchise Tax and Public Information Report: no fee, every year, due by May 15. A single-member LLC is still taxed like a sole proprietorship for federal purposes, so the self-employment tax figures above apply.
Sources and method
Computed with the Self-Employment Tax Calculator's 2026 engine and Texas's rules from the sources below. Planning estimates, not a return. Last checked 2026-10-08.