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See how relocating your business changes your total tax burden.
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Comparison result
Texas is more cost-effective
Texas saves your business $5,875/yr in total tax and filing costs.
Annual savings
+$5,875
CA
California
Business Filing & Taxes$820
Owner Income Tax$5,055
Employer Payroll Taxes$16,085
Total Annual Cost$21,960
TX
Texas
Business Filing & Taxes$0
Owner Income Tax$0
Employer Payroll Taxes$16,085
Total Annual Cost$16,085
Summary
Texas saves your business $5,875/yr in total tax and filing costs.
Texas saves your business $5,875/yr in total tax costs.
Texas has $820 lower business filing and tax costs.
Pass-through owner income tax is $5,055 lower in Texas.
Employer payroll taxes (FICA + FUTA) are federal and identical across states. The SUTA estimate ($300/employee) may vary by state.
Detailed comparison
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| Metric | California | Texas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Filing & Taxes | $820 | $0 | +$820 |
| Owner Income Tax | $5,055 | $0 | +$5,055 |
| Employer Payroll Taxes | $16,085 | $16,085 | — |
| Total Annual Cost | $21,960 | $16,085 | +$5,875 |
Estimates are for planning purposes and don't constitute tax advice.