Tennessee

Sales Tax

  • Statewide: 7.0%
  • Counties can levy an additional sales tax no more than 2.75%.
  • Current average sales tax (with local taxes included): 9.62%
  • Common Exceptions at State Level:
    • Prescription Medicine: Exempt
    • Unprepared Food: 4%
    • Motor Vehicles for Qualified Military Service members: Exempt
  • Gasoline Tax: 45.80 cents/gallon (Includes all state, local, and federal taxes)
  • Diesel Fuel Tax: 52.80 cents/gallon (Includes all state, local, and federal taxes)
  • Single item purchases have a maximum amount (usually $1,600) that can be subject to local taxes. Some medical supplies and services are exempt.

 

Personal Income Tax

  • Tennessee has no personal income tax.  

 

Property Tax

  • Local municipalities average 0.58% of the property's assessed value. Calculation of assessed value: 25% of fair market value, reappraised annually.
  • Relief programs for:
    • 65 and Over and/or Disabled: Property tax reduction on maximum taxable value of $30,900 and income less than $33,460.
    • Disabled Veterans/Surviving Spouses: Property tax reduction on maximum taxable value of $175,000 with 100% disability rating.
    • 65 and Over: Property tax freeze available subject to income limitations.
    • Personal Property Tax: Yes. Rates and exemptions vary.

 

Inheritance & Estate Taxes: None

Department of Revenue website: www.tn.gov/revenue/

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