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Texas · 2026

Texas side hustle taxes

Texas is one of the most tax-friendly states for gig workers: zero state income tax. You still owe federal income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax, but your effective rate sits around 24% — meaningfully lower than CA or NY.

Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.
State minimum wage
$7.25/hr (federal — TX has no state minimum)
State income tax
None
Effective tax rate
~24%
2026 mileage deduction
$0.70 / mi
Notable: No state income tax — only federal + self-employment tax apply.

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1Select your platforms
2Your numbers
DoorDashNo service fee (tips + base pay)
Deduction
$0.00
Uber~25% service fee (variable by market)

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Deduction
$0.00
3Tax location

Self-employment 15.3% + ~9% federal (no state)

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4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

Hours worked that platforms don't pay for

5"What if" — add hours
+0 hrs
Your real take-home
$486.40
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.
True hourly
$11.58/hr
App says $25.00/hr
Profit margin
48.6%
Tight
Gross earnings
$1,000.00
Platform fees
−$140.00
Expenses
−$220.00
Est. tax reserve
−$153.60
Net after tax
$486.40

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Net take-home
$486.40
True $/hr
$11.58
Hours tracked
42.0

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Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

Texas tax essentials

  • No state income tax return — federal Form 1040 + Schedule C only
  • Quarterly federal estimates via Form 1040-ES if you'll owe $1,000+
  • Texas sales tax (6.25%) applies if you sell taxable goods (Etsy, eBay) shipped within Texas
  • Vehicle registration and inspection fees are deductible business expenses (business-use %)

Filing agency: IRS only (no state income tax filing) ↗

Frequently asked

Do I owe any Texas state tax on gig income?
No state income tax. But if you operate as an LLC, the Texas Franchise Tax kicks in above $2.47M in revenue — almost no solo gig workers hit it.
Is gas cheaper to deduct here?
The IRS $0.70/mi standard rate is the same everywhere. Texas drivers often come out ahead because gas itself is cheaper, but the deduction math is identical.
Do Texas Uber drivers still get 1099s?
Yes — federal 1099-NEC ($600+) and 1099-K thresholds apply nationwide regardless of state.
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