Live in Louisiana, work in Texas
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $2,614 a year
Living in Louisiana and working in Texas, you'd pay about $2,614 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To TX | To LA | Total | If you worked in LA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,114 | $1,114 | $1,114 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $1,864 | $1,864 | $1,864 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $2,614 | $2,614 | $2,614 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $4,114 | $4,114 | $4,114 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $7,114 | $7,114 | $7,114 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Texas, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds Louisiana tax, since nothing is withheld for Texas.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Texas income tax if I live in Louisiana?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Louisiana and Texas?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Louisiana), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Texas doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only Louisiana: about $2,614 on $100,000.
Related
- Live in Texas, work in Louisiana
- Moving from Louisiana to Texas
- Moving from Texas to Louisiana
- Live in Louisiana, work in Arkansas
- Live in Louisiana, work in Mississippi
Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.