Live in Oklahoma, work in Texas
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $3,955 a year
Living in Oklahoma and working in Texas, you'd pay about $3,955 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 OK | Total | If you worked in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,705 | $1,705 | $1,705 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,830 | $2,830 | $2,830 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $3,955 | $3,955 | $3,955 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $6,205 | $6,205 | $6,205 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $10,705 | $10,705 | $10,705 |
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Oklahoma and Texas?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Oklahoma), 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 Oklahoma: about $3,955 on $100,000.
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.