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The Texas Paycheck Tax Calculator estimates your take-home pay by calculating federal income tax and FICA contributions. Texas has no state income tax, making tax calculations simpler compared to other states.
The calculator uses the following formula:
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Explanation: The calculator converts your pay period income to annual income, applies federal tax brackets, calculates FICA contributions, then converts back to your pay period.
Details: Texas is one of the few states with no state income tax. However, residents still pay federal income tax and FICA taxes. Property taxes and sales taxes in Texas tend to be higher to compensate for the lack of state income tax.
Tips: Enter your gross income for the pay period, select your pay frequency, and choose your filing status. The calculator will estimate your federal tax, FICA contributions, and net take-home pay.
Q1: Why is there no state tax in Texas?
A: Texas generates revenue through other means including higher property taxes, sales taxes, and business taxes instead of personal income tax.
Q2: What is the Social Security tax limit?
A: For 2024, Social Security tax applies only to the first $168,600 of income. There is no income limit for Medicare tax.
Q3: Are there any local taxes in Texas?
A: While there's no state income tax, some localities may have additional sales taxes, but no local income taxes.
Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides estimates based on standard deductions and current tax brackets. Actual withholding may vary based on W-4 allowances and other factors.
Q5: What about self-employment taxes?
A: Self-employed individuals pay both employer and employee portions of FICA, totaling 15.3% for Social Security and Medicare.