Texas Estimated Tax Payments
Texas does not levy an individual income tax.
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
https://comptroller.texas.gov
Federal Schedule (Reference)
Federal Individual Estimated Payments (Form 1040-ES)
Apr 15, 2026
25 days awayJun 15, 2026
86 days awaySep 15, 2026
178 days awayJan 15, 2027
300 days awayEntity Types Without State Estimated Payments
The following entity types do not have state-level estimated payment requirements listed for Texas:
- individual — No state individual income tax in Texas.
- Sole Proprietorship — No state individual income tax in Texas.
- Partnership — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
- S Corporation — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
- C Corporation — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
- LLC — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
- Nonprofit — No state individual income tax. Other business taxes may apply.
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FAQ
Does Texas require estimated tax payments?
Texas does not have an income tax, so state estimated payments are not required. However, you still need to make federal estimated payments if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in federal tax. Consult Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for details.
When are Texas estimated tax payments due in 2026?
Texas does not have state-level estimated tax payment due dates for most entity types. Federal estimated payments are due April 15, June 15, September 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027.
What happens if I miss an estimated tax payment in Texas?
Since Texas does not levy a state income tax, there are no state-level estimated payment penalties. However, missing federal estimated payments can result in IRS underpayment penalties calculated on Form 2210.
How do I calculate Texas estimated tax payments?
Texas does not have a state income tax, so state estimated tax calculations are not applicable. For federal estimated taxes, use IRS Form 1040-ES and its worksheet to calculate your quarterly payment amounts.
Are Texas estimated payment dates the same as federal?
Not applicable — Texas does not require estimated payments at the entity level for most filers.
What form do I use for Texas estimated payments?
Since Texas does not have a state income tax, no state estimated payment form is required. For federal estimated payments, use IRS Form 1040-ES.