Texas has no state income tax on gig earnings, so a single driver who earns $40,000 and tracks mileage owes only federal tax: about $3,207 for 2026, or $8.02 of every $100 (about $62 a week). Most of that is 15.3% self-employment tax.
Estimated 2026 tax from your gig work: $3,865, about $74 a week.
Show the math
| Gig earningsSchedule C, line 1 | $42,000 |
| Mileage deductionSchedule C, line 9 (72.5¢ and 76¢ a mile) | −$13,745 |
| Other business expensesSchedule C | −$900 |
| Net profitSchedule C, line 31 | $27,355 |
| Self-employment taxSchedule SE (15.3% of 92.35% of profit) | $3,865 |
| Half of self-employment taxSchedule 1 adjustment | −$1,933 |
| Adjusted gross incomeForm 1040 | $25,422 |
| Standard deductionForm 1040 | −$16,100 |
| Tips deductionSchedule 1-A (up to $25,000) | −$11,500 |
| Business income deductionForm 8995 (QBI) | −$0 |
| Taxable incomeForm 1040 | $0 |
| Federal income tax2026 tax brackets | $0 |
| Texas income taxNo state income tax | $0 |
| Total tax | $3,865 |
An estimate for planning, not tax advice. See how we calculate and our verified examples.
How much to set aside for Texas 1099 taxes
| Yearly gig earnings | Total tax | Of which Texas tax | Set aside per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $2,005 | $0 | $8.02 |
| $40,000 | $3,207 | $0 | $8.02 |
| $60,000 | $4,826 | $0 | $8.04 |
Assumptions: Single filer, no other income, tips are 25% of earnings, $1.80 earned per business mile, other expenses 2% of earnings, before tax credits, 2026 rules.
Texas self-employment and income tax rules
Texas does not tax wages or business profit, so the only income taxes on your 1099 earnings are federal: 15.3% self-employment tax and federal income tax after deductions.
Federal self-employment tax still applies
Wherever you live, you pay federal income tax and 15.3% self-employment tax on your 1099 profit. The calculator includes both, plus the federal tips deduction, both 2026 IRS mileage rates and federal credits. See how we calculate.
Quarterly payment dates
| Payment | Covers income earned | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January 1 to March 31, 2026 | April 15, 2026 |
| Q2 | April 1 to May 31, 2026 | June 15, 2026 |
| Q3 | June 1 to August 31, 2026 | September 15, 2026 |
| Q4 | September 1 to December 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
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Texas 1099 tax calculator questions
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas has no state income tax on wages or business profit.
How are DoorDash taxes calculated in Texas?
Dashers in Texas pay 15.3% federal self-employment tax on 92.35% of their profit, federal income tax after deductions and no state income tax. On $40,000 of earnings the total is about $3,207 in our example.
Do Uber drivers pay Texas income tax?
No. Texas has no state income tax, so Uber drivers there pay only federal income tax and self-employment tax.
How much should I set aside for 1099 taxes in Texas?
About $8.02 per $100 on $25,000 of gig earnings, $8.02 on $40,000 and $8.04 on $60,000, for a single driver who tracks mileage.
Does Texas tax tips?
No. Texas has no state income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Texas?
Not for most drivers.