TX taxpayer guide
Texas Has No Personal State Income Tax
Texas residents do not file a standard personal state income tax return, so there is no individual income tax refund to track.
Texas tax information reviewed September 3, 2026.
Why there is no Texas refund tracker
Texas does not tax wages or ordinary personal income. Since residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return, there is no state income tax refund to check.
Looking for your federal refund?
Federal income tax is separate. Check it only through the IRS.
Go to IRS Where's My Refund?Taxes Texas residents may still pay
- Texas charges a 6.25% state sales and use tax. Local jurisdictions may add up to 2%, for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%.
- Texas has no state property tax. Local taxing units set rates and collect property taxes.
- Federal income tax: Texas residents may still owe federal income tax and may receive a federal refund from the IRS.
Which refund might you be looking for?
A federal income tax refund
Living in Texas does not change the fact that federal income tax is handled by the IRS. Use the federal return amount and IRS tracker—not a state tax website.
A refund from another state
You may have filed in another state because you lived there for part of the year or earned income there. Track that return with the state where it was filed.
A property-tax adjustment
Property tax is often handled by a county, municipality, assessor, or tax collector. A local rebate or overpayment will not normally appear in an individual income tax tracker.
A business or sales-tax refund
Businesses can have separate sales, use, payroll, excise, or franchise tax accounts. Use the business-tax service provided by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
If you earned income in another state
A Texas home address does not by itself eliminate filing obligations elsewhere. Working across state lines, moving during the year, receiving rental income from property in another state, or operating a business elsewhere may require a nonresident or part-year return.
Use the rules of the state connected to that income and keep the state return separate from your federal return. Reciprocity agreements and remote-work rules can change the result, so consult the relevant state agency or a qualified tax professional when more than one state is involved.
Before contacting the tax agency
Identify the type of tax, tax year, form filed, payment amount, and agency shown on any notice. That prevents a call about a federal or local payment from being routed to the wrong office. Call Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 800-252-5555 for the state taxes it administers; contact the IRS for federal income tax and the appropriate local office for property tax.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not search for a Texas individual income tax tracker. There is no standard resident return of that kind to track.
- Do not enter a federal refund amount into a state business-tax portal. Federal refunds are tracked only through the IRS.
- Do not assume that “no income tax” means no filing anywhere. Federal, another-state, local, or business obligations can still apply.
- Do not trust an unexpected refund message. A text or email asking for an SSN, bank information, or fee may be a phishing attempt. Navigate to the agency independently.
The quickest next step
If you filed a federal Form 1040 and expect money back, use IRS Where’s My Refund. If you filed an income tax return with another state, choose that state from our directory. For a Texas sales, business, or other state-administered tax payment, use Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Contact Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
| Agency name | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-252-5555 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time; closed on state and national holidays |
| Mailing address | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, PO Box 13528, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711-3528 |
| Official website | comptroller.texas.gov |
Frequently asked questions
Does Texas have a personal state income tax?
No. Texas does not impose a personal state income tax, so residents do not file a Texas individual income tax return or receive a Texas personal income tax refund.
Why is there no Texas income tax refund tracker?
Texas does not collect personal state income tax, so there is no state individual income tax refund to check. If you are waiting for a federal refund, use the IRS Where's My Refund tool instead.
What taxes does Texas collect instead of personal income tax?
Texas imposes a 6.25% state sales and use tax, and local jurisdictions may add up to 2%. Property taxes are assessed and collected by local taxing units; Texas has no state property tax.
Who can answer a Texas tax question?
The Texas Comptroller administers state taxes such as sales and franchise tax. Call 800-252-5555 for sales and use tax help, or consult your local appraisal district or tax assessor-collector for property tax questions.