Tennessee Income Tax Calculator

Summary

Enter your salary into the calculator above to find out how taxes in Tennessee, USA affect your income. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, a detailed breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to expect when planning your budget.

If you make 0 a year living in Tennessee, USA, we estimate that you'll be taxed 0. In almost all cases, your employer will automatically withhold this amount from your paychecks and thus your take home pay should be around 0 per year or 0 per month. Lastly, your average tax rate ends up being around 0 %. Note that this estimate is based only on the most common standard deductions and credits, if any. If you are eligible for additional deductions and credits, your taxes may be lower.

Special Notes

• If a state has zero income tax, this usually means they find creative ways to tax you in other ways in order to compensate. For example, this could potentially be through higher property taxes, higher sales taxes, fewer state services, fewer state benefits, etc. Obviously, each state will be different and this may not be the case in every state.

The state of Tennessee

Tennessee gets its name from a Cherokee village called "Tanasi". The state was the 16th to join the Union in 1796 and was also the first territory under the federal Constitution to do so. Before it became a state, it was known as the Territory South of the River Ohio.

Tennessee is one of the states that sits in the middle between the north and the south. The state's great past is symbolized by a coonskin cap wearing pioneer carrying a flintlock rifle. The first pioneers had to settle in the wilderness of the region after crossing the mountains of Tennessee. Imbued with the spirit of independence and daring prowess, these pioneers developed the land to form the history of Tennessee.

The state's great mountains, forests, lakes and rivers are perfect for outdoor sports. With many music fans, Nashville is known as a center for country music. There'a also Tennessee's largest city of Memphis which is the birthplace of urban blues and long-time home of Elvis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the income tax rate in Tennessee?

The state income tax rate in Tennessee is 0% while federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your salary after tax.

How many income tax brackets are there in Tennessee?

Tennessee does not have a state income tax so there are no tax brackets. However, there are still tax brackets for federal income tax. For more details, check out our detail section.

Tennessee Income Tax Brackets and Other Information

Tennessee is one of the few states to not have any state income tax. However, federal income tax still exists.

For sales tax, please visit our Tennessee Sales Tax Rates and Calculator page.

Sources:

• Tennessee Department of Revenue
• Internal Revenue Service
• United States Social Security Administration
• Official U.S. government site for Medicare

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Income Tax Calculator Disclaimer

• Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This income tax calculator only provides an estimate according to the most common scenarios for salary (standard employment income) that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
• There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
• Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary. Additionally, some cities may have city specific income tax.
• This income tax calculator only estimates income tax. It does not consider other taxes like property tax, self-employment tax, capital gains tax, dividend tax, etc.
• Income tax calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
• Investomatica is not a tax advisor. While we try our best to stay up to date with changes in tax codes, we make no guarantee our income tax calculator will always be accurate. Generally, we review changes once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our income tax calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific tax questions, please consult a licensed tax professional.