Tax year 2025 · Reviewed May 2026

File your 2025 taxes in Texas — federal & state

Complete guide to file your 2025 federal and state tax return as a Texas resident. Texas is home to about 30,500,000 people and a Latino population of 40.2%, so we built USA Taxes to work in both English and Spanish.

IRS-aligned 2025
EN/ES bilingual
Deadline: April 15, 2026

How much tax does Texas charge?

Texas has NO state income tax

You only file federal Form 1040 with the IRS. No separate state return is required for Texas residents.

What forms do I need to file in Texas?

Most Texas filers need the same federal documents the IRS requires, plus any state-specific schedules. Upload them once and USA Taxes' OCR auto-fills your return.

1
Form W-2

Wage and salary statement from each employer you had in 2025.

2
Form 1099 (NEC, MISC, INT, DIV, B)

For freelance income, interest, dividends, broker sales and gig work.

3
Deduction receipts

Medical, charitable, property tax and SALT receipts if you itemize on Schedule A.

4
Form 1098 (mortgage)

Mortgage interest statement and property tax records from your lender.

5
Charitable donation letters

Written acknowledgements from 501(c)(3) charities for gifts of $250+.

6
Photo ID + SSN

Government-issued ID and Social Security Numbers for you, your spouse and dependents.

E-file in Texas: no state return needed because :state has no state income tax.

Texas tax filing FAQ

How much does tax filing software cost in Texas?

USA Taxes starts at $29 for a Simple return and $59 for the Deluxe plan for Texas residents. The national average for comparable software runs $60 to $120 per return, so you save versus TurboTax and H&R Block.

Do I need to file a state return in Texas?

No. Texas does not charge a personal state income tax. You only need to file your federal Form 1040 with the IRS.

Can I e-file my Texas state tax return online?

Texas has no state income tax, so there is no state return to file. You only file your federal Form 1040 — which you can e-file.

When is the Texas tax filing deadline?

The deadline to file your federal and Texas 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026. If you need more time, you can request an automatic 6-month extension by filing Form 4868 before that date.

Does USA Taxes support bilingual filing for Texas Latino residents?

Yes. The entire platform is available in English and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime from the top menu. Final PDFs are generated in the official IRS format in English (as required by federal law).

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