Tennessee income tax calculator
Tennessee doesn’t tax wages. Here is what you do pay, and how much more you keep than in other states.
No state income tax. Ranks #6 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Tennessee income tax in 2026
Tennessee has no tax on wages, and its old "Hall tax" on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Tennessee Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
Does Tennessee have a state income tax?
Tennessee has no tax on wages, and its old "Hall tax" on interest and dividends was fully repealed in 2021.
What taxes do I still pay in Tennessee?
Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply in full. States without an income tax usually lean more on sales, property or business taxes.
Do I file a state return in Tennessee?
Not for wages. If you earned income in another state that taxes it, you may have to file there as a non-resident.
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